In the summer of 2019, a young father's life was tragically cut short in Colorado Springs. On July 11th of that year, police responded to a report of a shooting at an apartment complex. Upon arrival, they discovered a man suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was identified as Alex Franklin, a 27-year-old white male. He was rushed to a local hospital but ultimately succumbed to his injuries, leaving behind a fiancée and a young son.
Alex, who was born on August 21, 1991, was
remembered as a loving and devoted stay-at-home father whose greatest joy was his son. He was a graduate of Bureau Valley High School and had earned an associate's degree. He had a creative side, enjoying writing poems and lyrics, and also found pleasure in playing basketball, listening to music, and hiking in the scenic Colorado landscape. His death left a deep void in the lives of his family, which included his parents, numerous siblings, and grandparents.
The investigation into Alex Franklin's death was handled by the Colorado Springs Police Department. The case was classified as a homicide, the result of the fatal gunshot he sustained. Despite the investigation, the circumstances surrounding the shooting remained unclear to the public. To date, there have been no arrests made in connection with his murder, and no suspects have been publicly identified. His case is now considered a cold case, a lingering mystery for his grieving family and the community. The authorities continue to ask for anyone with information regarding the shooting to come forward in the hope of bringing closure to Alex's loved ones.
