Another Stabbing in Colorado Springs

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Posted: 9:46 PM Aug 20, 2008
Last Updated: 6:14 PM Aug 21, 2008
Reporter: Mindy Stone
Email Address: mstone@kktv.com

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Colorado Springs police confirm an 18-year-old man was stabbed Wednesday night on the city's west side.

Police say Nathan Hughes was stabbed in the neck at Bijou and 31st Street at the Westside Village Apartments around 9:15 p.m.

He is in critical, but stable condition at a hospital.

This is the second stabbing in two nights. Another victim, 23-year-old Nicholas Murphy was stabbed Tuesday night. But, Springs police say residents should not be alarmed.

"Obviously when people hear there's been two stabbings in Colorado Springs in two nights, there's always a fear is violent crime up in Colorado Springs? If you compare the statistics from 2008 compared to 2007 in terms of felony assault, we're actually down," Sgt. Creighton Brandt with the Colorado Springs Police Department.

A K-9 unit and police helicopter canvased the area Wednesday night looking for suspects and witnesses.

No arrests have been made in either case.

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Posted by: kaitlynn on Aug 30, 2008 at 08:55 PM
nathan we all love ya and miss ya and we will never forget all the things you did for us.you were one of the chillest straight up guys ive met your brother loves you so much and is torn up about the situation but yet he stays strong you were a good influence on him and when he has his kid if its a boy he will be named after you ....when i herd about your death i couldnt belive it me and bre just sat there and cried you were one of our good homies and had been there for us all we love and miss ya and may your soul rest in peace and may you open gates for us in the future as we sit and pray for you

Posted by: Nicholas Hughes on Aug 24, 2008 at 10:32 PM
nathan i love you so much! you will ALWAYS be in my heart and you will NEVER be forgotten. so many people miss you and they send there best. i miss you so much. its like its not real. i dont want it to be real. i wanna just see you smile and hear you crack some jokes. you always put me in a better mood. you were so damn funny and could always make me laugh no matter what. and bud we got the dude that did this to you (nathan logsdon), karen, and kyle! all of them are gonna rot in prison and then in hell for what they did to you. your my role model. my idol. you always have been and you always will be. we were so close. everyone is shady as hell now a days but i remember how you would always grab me and hug me and say "i always got you tho!" you always will no matter what! you will always have me and i will always have you! stay by my side. be with me. i kno you will. help me and guide me. i dont have any worries tho. your probably sittin next to me readin this right now. I LOVE YOU!!!!!!

Posted by: Julie on Aug 24, 2008 at 10:23 PM
Nathan - see my response to Randy. I don't feel as though I need to pay for someone to leave. I didn't pay for them to come here. So, put up or shut up isn't really a very good defense. I also am entitled to my opinion. If you don't like where you are, go somewhere else... please.

Posted by: Julie on Aug 24, 2008 at 10:20 PM
Randy... I am guessing you are not from here, are you? People moved here for the great community and brought their problems. Am I willing to pay for people like you to move - no. I just want you to pack up and go. You got a lot of money for the house you sold in the area you left and got a great price on a bigger house here. Take some of that profit and go back.

Posted by: Randy Location: Califorado Springs on Aug 24, 2008 at 02:26 PM
Sounds like Julie can't accept that this place was (past tense) once a great city. Seems we had another stabbing Saturday night and a drive by shooting on Friday. Are you willing pay the moving expenses for those who speak truthfully about the problems in this city? Most here seem to use the "well the crime is worth in other cities" alibi. That may be true, but do we live there? Do we have any control over the actions in those cities? NO!

Posted by: Nathan Location: C/S on Aug 23, 2008 at 05:44 PM
Julie, are you willing to pay for their moving expenses? Put up or......their entitled to speak the truth.

Posted by: Sammy Location: Colorado Springs on Aug 23, 2008 at 12:06 PM
Nate..you were a good friend and a good person..your life was cut way too short..you will be missed alot and never forgotten..My Mom and I hope your family can find some comfort in their Friends, Family and beliefs..we will keep your family in our prayers Nate..until we meet again..keep on playing that flute hon..heaven can always use more beautiful music!

Posted by: Julie Location: Colorado Springs on Aug 22, 2008 at 08:32 PM
For those of you who do not like our "so called" great city I say go ahead and move back to where you came from. Our city was great until all of the people moved in and brought their problems with them.

Posted by: k Location: beautiful colorado on Aug 22, 2008 at 07:33 PM
there is nothing wrong with colorado. colorado is a beautiful state. people are bad not the state. same concept as guns don't kill, people do. all of you who are complaining about colorado, are you moving out or are you getting involved to do something about it. do you have neighborhood watch programs? do you know your neighbors? do you reach out to your community with care or do you sit in your home with blinders on and live in your own little world doing nothing except for yourself? if you're moving away, good luck finding a place to live where there's no crime. God's plan is unfolding. Find the truth. Jesus died for our sins, seek redemption and forgivness.

Posted by: Jim Hughes on Aug 22, 2008 at 05:55 PM
Nathan is my son..... a kind soul with the BIGGEST heart. His murder was senseless and cowardly. I LOVE YOU SON, you will ALWAYS be my Hero! DAD

Posted by: David Location: Colorado Springs on Aug 22, 2008 at 11:26 AM
I heard that this stabbing victim has since died, making this the 19th homicide this year...

Posted by: Nathan Edmonds on Aug 21, 2008 at 11:42 PM
Nathan you will be missed

Posted by: observer Location: colorado springs on Aug 21, 2008 at 08:51 PM
the crime jumped shortly after the influx from katrina....hmmmmmmmmm

Posted by: Randy Location: Califorado Springs on Aug 21, 2008 at 05:41 PM
Lori, wake up and smell the coffee. It's only going to get worse.

Posted by: Mark Location: Briargate on Aug 21, 2008 at 01:08 PM
Man, can't you people see how this city has gone down the tubes? Just drive around on a Sunday and all you see are thugs on the roads. This place has changed so much. South side is looking like slumvillage, Academy is the new circle. No jobs, no opportunities. This city has lost its vibe from 10 years ago. its disgusting!

Posted by: Lori Location: Colorado Springs on Aug 21, 2008 at 01:00 PM
This is a GREAT city to live in, just look around, it is beautiful. Yes, the crime rate is scary lately, but it is everywhere! We need more neighborhood watches!!!!!!

Posted by: Tom Location: CS on Aug 21, 2008 at 08:54 AM
What's going on with all the stabbings in this city?? Very strange!!

Posted by: Lee Location: Colorado Springs on Aug 21, 2008 at 08:41 AM
This place is getting as bad as Chicago.

Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 21, 2008 at 07:14 AM
HE WAS OUTSIDE PLAYING HIS FLUTE...I HOPE THIS DIDNT HAPPEN JUST BECAUSE SOMEONE GOT MAD AT HIM FOR THAT...PEOPLE ARE GOIN CRAZY

Posted by: Russ Location: Califorado Springs on Aug 21, 2008 at 06:01 AM
Well if this isn't deja vu. Another night of crime in this "so called" great city.

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