Welfare check for children left home alone with firearm, Colorado Springs CO
A welfare check was requested for two children left home alone near Woody Creek Drive. One child posted a video on social media showing being unsupervised and handling a firearm. The mother has a history of substance abuse. Authorities suspect the children might have been alone for multiple days.
Audio|Source: El Paso County Sheriff's Office EPSO-3
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It's going to be near Woody Creek Drive for a welfare check of two children.
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(Name withheld) age 11 and (name withheld) age 9.
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One child posted on TikTok that she is home alone.
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Mother has a history of substance abuse.
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The child is also loading a firearm and moving it around on the video.
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It is believed the children could possibly be left alone for days at a time.
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Location mentioned:
Woody Creek Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80911
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