In the late afternoon of February 18, 2014, tragedy struck in Colorado Springs, Colorado, when 31-year-old Kenneth Chazz Pritchett, Jr., a Black / African American male, was fatally shot. The incident occurred shortly before 3:00 PM near the intersection of Galley Road and Delaware Drive. The Colorado Springs Police Department received a call reporting gunfire in the area and upon arrival, officers discovered Pritchett lying in the middle of the road.
Emergency responders found that
Kenneth Chazz Pritchett, Jr. had sustained a fatal gunshot wound. His death was quickly ruled a homicide, marking the fifth in Colorado Springs for that year. The CSPD's homicide unit launched an extensive investigation into the shooting. Despite their efforts, which included a veteran detective with over two decades of experience leading the case, no suspects have ever been publicly identified, and no arrests have been made in connection to the murder.
Kenneth, who was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on February 22, 1982, was a father and a husband. He had served in the U.S. Army as a communications and supplies specialist. At the time of his death, he was working as a barber, a profession he was passionate about, especially enjoying his interactions with children. Described as a charismatic and loving man, his sudden and violent death left a void in the lives of his family and friends.
The investigation into the death of Kenneth Chazz Pritchett, Jr. remains open. Law enforcement has repeatedly appealed to the public for any information that might lead to a breakthrough in the case. Organizations such as the Pikes Peak Area Crime Stoppers have offered potential cash rewards for tips that could help identify and apprehend the individual or individuals responsible for his death. The community continues to hope for justice and closure for his family as the case remains unsolved.
