CSPD looking for first-degree murder suspect

Tiffany Wismer
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(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) is on the lookout for 42-year-old Branden Lee Bishop, who is charged with first-degree murder.

On February 2, 2024, CSPD Officers responded to the 1200 block of North Circle Drive in response to a reported stabbing, to find 56-year-old Lawny Norvell suffering from a stab wound. They were told of a verbal altercation between two men (Norvell and another man). The second man left the scene and then returned and began to fight with Norvell, stabbed him, and then ran. Norvell was taken to the hospital.

CSPD looking for first-degree murder suspect
Photo: Branden Lee Bishop. Courtesy: Colorado Springs Police Department

The suspect was identified as 42-year-old Branden Lee Bishop. Bishop was arrested on charges of First-Degree Assault and later released on bond. On April 26, 2024, Norvell died from his injuries. On April 29, 2024, the El Paso County District Attorney’s Office amended charges against Bishop to Murder in the First Degree and issued a warrant for his arrest.

Currently, Bishop’s whereabouts are unknown, and CSPD is asking for public assistance in finding him. However, CSPD said, if you locate Bishop do not approach him. Instead, call 911.

Anyone with information about Branden Bishop’s whereabouts or who was a witness to this incident is asked to call the Colorado Springs Police Department at (719-) 444-4000. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at (719)634-STOP (7867) or 1-800-222-8477.

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