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Colorado Springs police track down shooting suspect by following footprints in snow

Police in Colorado Springs tracked down a shooting suspect by following the footprints in the snow. The shooting happened on Sunday night on Bijou Street after a female driver slid off the road. 

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A passerby was helping the driver when she was shot in the legs. Police found shell casings and footprints that led officers to a nearby apartment. 

Once there, officers found a gun inside and detained several people, including one person with an outstanding warrant. 

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The woman is expected to be okay. 

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