On Aug. 3 at approximately 6:20 a.m., the Manitou Springs Police Department (MSPD) responded to a call regarding a person found in the creek behind the Subway sandwich shop at 302 Manitou Ave. Upon arrival, officers confirmed that the individual was deceased.
The City of Manitou Springs sent out a press release on Aug. 16 stating the deceased has been identified as Lorenzo Tsosie, a 60-year-old male. The next of kin has been notified. The City said that this remains an active investigation and at this time, no further details are available.
The City of Manitou Springs has described the incident as an “apparent drowning.”
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Manitou Springs Police Department, 719-685-5407.