Colorado Springs Home Burglary Suspect Tries to Stab Victim, Police Confirm
I remember reading the report from Colorado Springs Police last Saturday and feeling a chill. A man broke into a home on Gold Medal Point around 5:23 p.m., and things quickly escalated. The victim told officers that the intruder tried to stab them with a butcher knife—an image that’s hard to shake.
When I imagine being in that situation, it’s not just the fear—it’s the sudden violation of your safe space. The police were quick to respond, and thanks to witness statements and a field identification, they caught Anthony Hawk, the man responsible. He was already facing an active felony warrant, and now he’s also charged with first-degree burglary, menacing, and weapon offenses.
Reading this, you might be thinking: Could this happen to me or my family? That’s exactly why understanding what happened, and how the authorities responded, matters. In this article, I’ll walk you through the incident, share insights from local crime patterns, and give practical steps you can take to protect yourself.
Incident Details: What Happened on Gold Medal Point
When I read the CSPD report, I felt the gravity immediately. According to KKTV, officers responded to a home invasion in the 4500 block of Gold Medal Point around 5:23 p.m…