Cody Applin, 53, was found dead in southeast Colorado Springs on July 16, 2026, after officers were dispatched at 9:27 a.m. to the 2700 block of Delta Drive following a report of a suspicious death. Initial on-scene reports said no obvious cause of death was apparent; detectives later determined Applin had suffered an apparent gunshot wound to the head and the case was treated as a homicide. The El Paso County Coroner’s Office conducted an autopsy on July 17 and confirmed his identity.

Police have released few details about what happened before Applin was discovered. It is not publicly known whether he was shot at the Delta Drive location or moved there afterward, how long he had been dead, whether a firearm or other physical evidence was recovered, or whether witnesses or surveillance footage exist. As of the latest reporting through August 11, 2026, no suspect, person of interest, motive, or arrest had been publicly announced and the investigation remained active.

Does anyone have information about Applin, his movements that week, or anything seen near Delta Drive on July 16?