COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – One man is dead after a police shooting at an apartment complex in Colorado Springs. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is investigating this shooting.
Colorado Springs Public Information Officer Robert Tornabene tells 11 News they first received a call about a domestic violence incident around 9:16 pm last night in the 4200 block of Sanders View. When officers arrived, they spoke with the woman involved. Police say there were obvious signs of injury.
While Colorado Springs officers were conducting their investigation, the man involved came out of the apartment with a gun. CSPD tells 11 News they gave him commands to drop the weapon. CSPD says the suspect began pointing his weapon at officers. CSPD tells 11 News that’s when at least one of their officers fired at least one round at the suspect. CSPD tells 11 News their officers and medical personnel immediately administered medical aid, but the suspect died at the scene.
No other community members or officers were injured in this shooting. CSPD tells 11 News the officers involved in this shooting have been placed on administrative leave per CSPD policy. In accordance with state law, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is the lead investigating agency for the police shooting.
The Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information regarding this case to call our investigative tip line at 719-520-7777.
This remains an ongoing investigation and 11 News will continue to update as we learn more.
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