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Suspect arrested after 2 parole officers struck in deadly hit & run

By Jennifer McRae

/ CBS Colorado

Suspect driver arrested after 2 parole officers struck in a hit & run

One suspect has been arrested in connection with a deadly hit-and-run that left one parole officer dead and another seriously injured. The crash happened on Thursday afternoon in Colorado Springs. 

  Justin Kula  Colorado Springs Police

The driver was identified as Justin Kula, 41. He was arrested on Thursday night, several hours after a Blue Alert was issued in the crash at North Spruce Street and West Bijou Street.

RELATED: Colorado cell phones received a Blue Alert on Thursday. What are those alerts?

Police investigators and the Department of Corrections are working on the details of the case. 

Jennifer McRae

Jennifer McRae is a digital media producer for CBS Colorado with more than 25 years of experience in news. Jennifer is part of the digital team recognized for excellence for Best Website several times by the Colorado Broadcasters Association.

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