Colorado authorities release identity of victim killed at Citadel Mall on Christmas Eve

Police identified person killed outside Colorado Springs mall

Authorities in Colorado Springs issued an update and released the identity of a victim who was shot and killed at Citadel Mall on Christmas Eve.

Police say 18-year-old Teryus Thomas was found dead inside the mall after a fight between two groups of individuals.

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Two other men were reportedly shot and hospitalized, they remain in critical condition.

Thomas' death is now being investigated as the 35th homicide in Colorado Springs this year.

In 2022, that number was 54.

Kasey Richardson

Kasey Richardson is a digital media producer in the CBS Colorado newsroom. He writes and edits articles on a variety of topics, but they are usually breaking news, weather, sports and developing stories.