CSPD: Barricaded suspect in southeast Colorado Springs

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) said it is working on a barricaded suspect situation in southeast Colorado Springs after its officers responded to an apartment complex regarding a domestic disturbance possibly involving a firearm.

CSPD said that at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, officers responded to the Bell Tower Apartments near the intersection of East Fountain and South Murray Boulevards.

Courtesy: FOX21 News Chief Photojournalist Mike DuranCourtesy: FOX21 News Chief Photojournalist Mike Duran

When officers arrived, they found the victim with injuries, but no gunshot wounds and said the suspect barricaded themselves in an apartment with a firearm. As of Thursday afternoon just after 12:40 p.m. patrol and tactical units were still on the scene, attempting to take the suspect into custody.

CSPD said there is no shelter-in-place order but added that could change as the situation develops. Police are asking people to avoid the area.

FOX21 News has a crew on the scene and will update this article as soon as we know more.

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