(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The El Paso County Coroner has identified the victim of a shooting that happened in the overnight hours of Friday, Feb. 28 on North Academy Boulevard near Galley Road as 24-year-old Shahid Burke.

According to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD), on Friday at around 2:45 a.m., officers were called to the 1000 block of N. Academy Blvd. near Galley Rd. When officers arrived, they found evidence that a gun had been fired, but no victim was found. Police were told the victim had been shot and got into a car, then left the scene.

Moments later, police were called to a hospital about a shooting victim. Police arrived at the hospital and found Burke dead from his injuries. Police determined Burke was the victim of the earlier shooting call.

On Friday, the El Paso County Coroner conducted an autopsy and identified Burke. While the Coroner will determine the cause and manner of death, CSPD is investigating the shooting as a homicide.

According to a spokesperson for the Mountain Post, Burke was an active duty soldier stationed at Fort Carson, having served the military for over five years. Burke was assigned to the 2-23 Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team.

“The 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team family is devastated by the loss of Sgt. Shahid Burke. He was an instrumental member of the Raider team, and his loss will be felt across the brigade,” said Col. Anthony Keller, commander of the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. “Our hearts are with Burke’s family and all who knew him during this difficult time. We are committed to supporting our Soldiers struggling with this sudden and tragic loss.”

CSPD said Burke’s death was the 11th homicide in Colorado Springs in 2025. At this time last year, there were six homicides.