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Colorado Springs police arrested a 29-year-old man Monday night after authorities say he punched an officer several times in the face at a Salvation Army warming shelter.
Mikayahu Del Castillo is being held at the El Paso County jail on suspicion of several charges, including second-degree assault on a peace officer.
Police were called to the shelter about 7:30 p.m. on reports Del Castillo had punched a security guard.
“Without warning, (Del Castillo) stood up and attacked the officer, throwing punches to the officer’s face,” police said in a news release. “The officer fought back and was assisted by security personnel.”
The officer sustained minor injuries.
Jesse Paul: 303-954-1733, jpaul@denverpost.com or @JesseAPaul
