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Man suspected of killing two in Lamar dead after police chase ends in southeast Colorado field

A man suspected of killing two people and critically injuring another during a shooting in Lamar last weekend, shot and killed himself Sunday, according to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. The Lamar Police Department responded to a triple shooting at an apartment complex in the 700 block of Mullen Street, just before 2 p.m.

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Area crime, emergency report for July 21 — 27

Trinidad Police Department responded to or initiated some 378 incidents between Thursday, July 21 and Wednesday, July 27, including a sexual assault, unattended death, alleged public crack use and public masturbation. The Las Animas County Sheriff’s Office saw 268 incidents during the same time period, including sex offender registration, welfare checks, shots fired, an animal bite, fights and a click it or ticket incident.

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THE FINE PRINT

Today’s Quote “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” ~Maya Angelou LA COUNTY FAIR — RAISING THE STEAKS 2022 MON.

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