Crime & Safety
Accused Killer, On The Loose, Armed And Dangerous: Police
The victim was recording video on his phone when he was shot by Hanlon, police say.
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — Police are searching for a man they accuse of fatally shooting another man in Colorado Springs Wednesday. James W. Hanlon, 53, is suspected of the murder of Gary Dolce, 63.
A 63-year-old man who was killed Wednesday in Colorado Springs was recording on his cellphone when he suffered the fatal gunshot wounds, reports say. Gary Dolce's phone was still recording when a medical tech arrived. The suspect is still on the loose.
Police responded around 6:25 p.m. to the 1800 block of Rimwood Drive near the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Police say James W. Hanlon, 53, was the killer and are actively pursuing him.
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Police released a photo of Hanlon, who is a white male, 5-foot-11, about 180 pounds, has brown hair and blue eyes. Police say he may be driving a 2018 Toyota 4Runner with Colorado license plate CCW619.
He's considered armed and dangerous.
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He may have left the state, Colorado Springs police say.
Police ask anybody with information on Hanlon or his location to call Colorado Springs Police Department at (719) 444-7000; or if you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers Tip Line at (719) 634-STOP (7867).
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