Police shoot, kill suspect overnight in downtown Colorado Springs
A man with a gun was shot and killed by officers in downtown Colorado Springs early Saturday, according to police.
Just after 1:30 a.m., when nightclubs were beginning to let out, officers received a call for service regarding a possible disturbance involving a man displaying a gun on the 100 block of East Pikes Peak Avenue, near Tejon Street.
Officers who were monitoring downtown cameras at the time identified a man matching the description and saw that he appeared to have a gun.
When officers arrived at the scene and attempted to contact the suspect, he reportedly turned and ran while reaching for his waistband, according to police.
That prompted one officer to fire at least one shot, striking the man, police said. The suspect received medical aid from officers, but died at the scene.
Officers found a gun at the scene; no other injuries were reported in the incident, police said.
In accordance with state law, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office will lead the investigation into the officer-involved shooting.
Anyone who witnessed this incident or has any information regarding it, should contact the Colorado Springs Police Department at 719-444-7000.
Police shoot, kill suspect overnight in downtown Colorado Springs
A man with a gun was shot and killed by officers in downtown Colorado Springs early Saturday, according to police.
Just after 1:30 a.m., when nightclubs were beginning to let out, officers received a call for service regarding a possible disturbance involving a man displaying a gun on the 100 block of East Pikes Peak Avenue, near Tejon Street.
Officers who were monitoring downtown cameras at the time identified a man matching the description and saw that he appeared to have a gun.
When officers arrived at the scene and attempted to contact the suspect, he reportedly turned and ran while reaching for his waistband, according to police.
That prompted one officer to fire at least one shot, striking the man, police said. The suspect received medical aid from officers, but died at the scene.
Officers found a gun at the scene; no other injuries were reported in the incident, police said.
In accordance with state law, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office will lead the investigation into the officer-involved shooting.
Anyone who witnessed this incident or has any information regarding it, should contact the Colorado Springs Police Department at 719-444-7000.