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Teryus Thomas

Death by Force
Case Description
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On Christmas Eve of 2023, a violent altercation shattered the holiday atmosphere inside the Citadel Mall in Colorado Springs, Colorado. At approximately 4:34 PM, a fight erupted between two groups of people, escalating quickly and tragically into gunfire. Amid the chaos, three individuals were struck by bullets. When Colorado Springs Police Department officers responded to the scene, they found 18-year-old Teryus Rajova Nyshawn Thomas deceased from a gunshot wound. Two other men were also injure ...Read More
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  • Colorado Springs Gazette: Christmas Eve shooting victim remembered as 'happy, goofy kid'
  • Fox News: Shooting at Colorado Springs mall on Christmas Eve leaves 1 dead, 3 wounded
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    Victim Details

    Teryus Thomas

    Male

    Black / African American

    Colorado Springs

    CO

    2023-12-24

    18

    Teryus

    Thomas

    11/14/2025

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    Hey everyone, I just wanted to share some thoughts on the recent tragic event at the Citadel Mall. I... ...Read More
    12/19/2024
    I've been following the tragic event at the Citadel Mall, and I can't stop thinking about Teryus Tho... ...Read More
    02/29/2024
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