Death of Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood Shooting Suspect in Prison

According to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, a suspect involved in a deadly 2015 shooting at a Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood has passed away while incarcerated.

This individual had faced numerous charges, both federally and at the state level, connected to the attack that claimed three lives, including that of a law enforcement officer, and left nine others injured.

Robert Dear, the suspect, faced a substantial number of charges: 68 at the federal level and 179 at the state level. He had been receiving care at the Colorado Mental Health Institute located in Pueblo for years before being transferred to a Bureau of Prisons facility last year.

Judicial orders mandated Dear to undergo treatment with antipsychotic drugs due to his disruptive behavior during court sessions and repeated findings of incompetency to stand trial, the most recent validation occurring just last month.

During the incident, Dear was reportedly injured by responding officers. Additionally, search warrants disclosed bizarre behaviors, such as his use of silver coins and duct tape.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons confirmed on Tuesday that Dear had died in their custody on November 22nd.