6 shot, 2 dead, at Colorado Springs church

By Kirk Mitchell and Chris Osher for The Denver Post

Article Last Updated: 12/09/2007 06:48:40 PM MST

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COLORADO SPRINGS — Five people were shot including one who was killed at New Life Church in Colorado Springs about 1:10 p.m. today by a man dressed in black.

The gunman, whose identity has not been released, was shot to death by a security guard, police say. Four victims were transported to hospitals including some with life-threatening injuries, authorities said.

Police found various devices on the church grounds, authorities say.

Colorado Springs police Lt. Fletcher Howard said a suspect had been detained in the shootings at the New Life Church.

Three people were taken to Penrose Community Hospital in Colorado Springs, where they were listed in critical, fair and good condition, said hospital spokeswoman Amy Sufak.

However, there is a connection between the two churches. New Life and
Youth With A Mission worked together on a controversial and dangerous
missionary program that focuses on converting people in Muslim
countries. DENVERchannel7