Mount Herman Road Victim Timothy Watkins was shot. https://t.co/ToV5CMLuuv pic.twitter.com/fVxjyTehCw
— EPCSheriff (@EPCSheriff) September 19, 2017
An investigation into the death of a beloved local mountain biker is ongoing after authorities discovered the body of Timothy Watkins nearly two weekends ago reports the Colorado Springs Independent.
Related: Remains Of Legendary Mountain Biker Found By Authorities | Murder Suspected
Watkins went missing back on September 14th after going out for a ride on Mount Herman. He wasn’t discovered until the following weekend. According to local police, Watkins was shot and partially buried.
A mechanic at Old Town Bike Shop in Colorado Springs, the victim was a frequent visitor to the area in which he died. However the area in which he was shot has a sketchy reputation that includes illegal shooting of firearms and hard drug use. There was even a recent report of a man harassing hikers and bikers with a hatchet. That man was arrested but as of now, no connection has been made to the murder in question.
If you have any tips please contact the El Paso County police department here: (719) 520-7100
*Our deepest condolences go out to the victim’s friends and family
Some photos from the family of Timothy Watkins. pic.twitter.com/8oWZiledPT
— EPCSheriff (@EPCSheriff) September 18, 2017
Victim in Mount Herman Area Homicide identified. Our deepest sympathies to the Mr. Watkins family and friends: https://t.co/Tji5m8Ye5q pic.twitter.com/rQH7n22EBG
— EPCSheriff (@EPCSheriff) September 18, 2017
Suspicious death in Mount Herman area upgraded to homicide. We encourage citizens in the area to be vigilent and call EPSO with any info. pic.twitter.com/LqLNYGoO71
— EPCSheriff (@EPCSheriff) September 18, 2017
Tips in Timonty Watkins homicide: https://t.co/3nbY7xo2p9 pic.twitter.com/DasCqai2vO
— EPCSheriff (@EPCSheriff) September 20, 2017
Find the entire Colorado Springs Independent article here: Tim Watkins was shot to death in an area known for illegal activity