CSPD: Man who “lunged for a knife” arrested after harassing customers

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) said a man was arrested after harassing restaurant customers and lugging for a knife, on Friday, Dec. 30.

Just before 6 p.m., CSPD responded to the 2500 block of South Academy Boulevard near Astrozon Boulevard after receiving a call from the restaurant saying a man was yelling and throwing things at customers. The man was later identified as Juan Soto-Talamantes with outstanding warrants.

When officers arrived they found the suspect armed with a knife. CSPD said, “The male began making suicide by cop statements.” Employees and customers were then evacuated from the restaurant.

Soto-Talamntes lunged for a knife and was tasered and shot with a pepperball gun and was taken into custody, according to CSPD. The suspect and officers were uninjured.

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