New life church shooting
You're referring to the tragic shooting that occurred at New Life Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado on December 9, 2007.
On that day, Matthew Murray, a 24-year-old man, entered the church during a Sunday morning service and opened fire, killing two people and injuring three others before taking his own life. The victims were:
- Stephanie Works, 47, a mother of two who was attending the service with her family.
- Larry Morrison, 24, a young adult who was also attending the service.
The shooting was a shocking and devastating event that sent shockwaves through the community and beyond. New Life Church, a large and well-known evangelical church, was a place of worship and community for thousands of people, and the attack was a senseless and brutal act of violence.
In the aftermath of the shooting, the church and the community came together to mourn the loss of the victims and to support those affected by the tragedy. The church also implemented new security measures to ensure the safety of its members and visitors.
The investigation into the shooting was led by the Colorado Springs Police Department, and it was determined that Matthew Murray had a history of mental health issues and had been struggling with depression and anxiety. He had also been involved in a previous shooting at a youth camp in Arvada, Colorado, where he had killed two people and injured three others before taking his own life.
The New Life Church shooting was a tragic reminder of the devastating impact that gun violence can have on communities and the importance of addressing mental health issues and promoting safety and security in public places.