On August 31, 2026, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office detectives charged 19-year-old Simon Botros with Second-Degree Murder and Robbery in connection with the July 7, 2026, shooting at a residence in the 2300 block of Reed Grass Way in the Cimarron Hills area of unincorporated El Paso County.
“Violent crime has no place in our community, and those who commit these acts will be held accountable. My detectives demonstrated tremendous diligence and determination throughout this investigation, following the evidence and refusing to let this case go unresolved. Their commitment to pursuing justice for the victim and their family is exactly what our community should expect from the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. We will continue to do the work necessary to identify those responsible, build strong cases, and ensure violent offenders answer for their actions,” said El Paso County Sheriff Joseph Roybal.
Botros was previously arrested by the Colorado Springs Police Department on July 15, 2026, in connection with an unrelated robbery case.
Botros is currently being held at the El Paso County Jail on an $800,000 (total) bond amount as determined by state statute.
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Investigators Seek Community Assistance in Reed Grass Way Homicide Investigation
On July 7, 2026, at approximately 1:04 AM, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Regional Communications Center received several reports of a shooting near the 2300 block of Reed Grass Way in the Cimarron Hills area of unincorporated El Paso County.
Patrol deputies were dispatched to the location and found an individual suffering from a gunshot wound. Deputies immediately initiated life‑saving measures until personnel from the Falcon Fire Protection District arrived and continued medical treatment.
Despite these efforts, the individual was pronounced deceased at the scene.
On July 13, the El Paso County Coroner’s Office identified the deceased as 39‑year‑old Michael Fell. We extend our deepest condolences to his family during this difficult time.
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance from residents in the areas of Reed Grass Way, Green Grass Court, and Hannah Ridge Drive who may have surveillance or Ring video captured between 12:30 AM and 1:30 AM on the morning of the incident.
On July 16, 2026, 18-year-old Damonte Linwood was arrested in Aurora, Colorado, on charges of Second-Degree Murder and Robbery related to this case. Linwood is being held at the Aurora Detention Center on a $500,000 bond.
If you have video footage or any information related to this investigation, please contact the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line at 719‑520‑7777.
This remains an active investigation, and updates will be provided as appropriate.