A suspect barricaded inside a residence Monday was shot by an El Paso County deputy and the suspect was taken to a hospital.
The suspect is still barricaded in the home. This area remains as a shelter in place. Our Tactical Support Group is working the scene to ensure the safety of all involved as well as those in the surrounding area. https://t.co/vvzQCJ4izP
— EPCSheriff (@EPCSheriff) February 28, 2023
Residents in the area of Easy Street and Kiva Road were ordered to shelter in place, according to a 2:49 p.m. Monday tweet by the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.
The order was lifted after the armed suspect was shot and taken into custody, the sheriff’s office said.
“This is a Deputy Involved Shooting case,” the sheriff’s office said in a 7:27 p.m. Monday tweet.
The suspect was taken into custody and taken to a hospital. No other injuries were reported and the police shooting is under investigation.
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