FOUNTAIN, Colo. — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO) is investigating a shooting that was reported Friday morning in Fountain.
According to EPSO, shots were fired near Coventry/S. Academy. Northbound South Academy Boulevard is closed from Hartford.
The EPSO Patrol Division is investigating a shooting that occurred near Coventry / S. Academy. NB S. Academy Blvd is closed from Hartford. Avoid the area. Media staging info to follow. pic.twitter.com/Rci6YETi4W
— EPCSheriff (@EPCSheriff) November 19, 2021
#I25 northbound: Police activity between Exit 132 – CO 16; Mesa Ridge Parkway and Exit 135 – South Academy Boulevard. Eastbound Academy at mile point 135 is closed for police activity. Use caution and seek alternate route. https://t.co/YneaDS9CoZ
— Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) (@ColoradoDOT) November 19, 2021
People are being told to avoid the area.
This is a developing story. We will update as more information becomes available.
