In Colorado Springs, Colorado, authorities are looking into a fatal shooting that took place on Monday morning in the southeastern part of the city. The incident involved officers from the Colorado Springs police department.
The shooting took place at the Antero Apartments along South Murray Boulevard at a block along Michelle Court in the complex.
Colorado Springs police officers were called to the area around 1:00 a.m. after reports of a disturbance at the apartment complex.
Upon their arrival, the officers encountered a man who was armed with a firearm. According to the police, when they approached the man, he pointed the weapon at them and fired a shot.
In response, two officers fired back, each discharging at least one round. The man, as confirmed by the Colorado Springs police, was fatally wounded in the exchange. Fortunately, no officers sustained any injuries during the confrontation.
The officers involved are on leave, and the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is taking control of the investigation per state law.
**HAPPENING NOW**
CSPD is on the scene of an officer-involved shooting in the 1400 block of Michelle Court. All officers involved are uninjured. PIO Responding. Media staging will be in the Safeway Parking lot at 1425 South Murray Boulevard.
— Colorado Springs Police Department (@CSPDPIO) June 23, 2025
CSPD does not have a motive for the shooting they could release, and are talking with neighbors to learn more about who the man was. The man’s identity has not yet been released.
The Colorado Springs Police Department said that within 21 days, body camera footage from this incident will be released in a significant event video briefing.
