Colorado Springs have responded to a shooting at a townhouse complex with at least two victims.
The incident is in the 3800 block of Village Road South, according to a police department Twitter post. The area is just east of Palmer Park.
A TV station in Colorado Springs, KRDO Channel 13, reports with at least two people wounded.
Lt Black responding to the 3800 block of Village Rd South. Active scene, with two victims.
— Colorado Springs Police Department (@CSPDPIO)
Officers have taken fire from a suspect at a townhouse complex in the area.
NB Academy Blvd. CLOSED at Maizeland due to CSPD tactical response. Shooting on Village Rd. S, multiple victims.
— Zach Thaxton (@ZachThaxton)
Shortly after 10 p.m., police said they used a reverse 911 call to area residents: “There is an active shooter situation in your area. All citizens in the area of Academy and Village Road South are asked to remain indoors and shelter in place until further notice.”
Reverse 9-1-1 sent to area residents 3800 Village Rd. This is an active situation please avoid the area. PB #24561
— Colorado Springs Police Department (@CSPDPIO)
Academy Boulevard was closed in the area from N. Carefree Circle south to Maizeland Road.
