Shelter-in-place ordered for Manitou Avenue

(MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo.) — A shelter-in-place order has been issued for a portion of Manitou Avenue in Manitou Springs, and a large police presence is responding.

According to the City of Manitou Springs, officers with the Manitou Springs Police Department (MSPD) responded around 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21 to a reported disturbance near Manitou Avenue and Crystal Hills Boulevard.

Courtesy: Peak Alerts

The City reports a heavy law enforcement presence responding to the scene, and said a shelter-in-place is being ordered for a half mile radius around the 00 block of Manitou Avenue. A Peak Alert warns neighbors in the area to secure their homes and stay away from doors and windows.

The City said it will provide an update at 7:45 p.m.

FOX21 News has a crew on the way and will provide more information when it becomes available.

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