On Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at approximately 5:48 PM, officers with the Colorado Springs Police Department responded to a report of a suspicious male walking with a gun in the 2200 block of Monterey Road.  As officers contacted the male party, he got into a vehicle and fled the scene.  Officers did not pursue the vehicle. 

A short time later, three officers encountered the suspect in the 3100 block of East Fountain Boulevard. During the encounter, at least one officer fired a shot at the suspect. The suspect was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.  The officers were uninjured and have been placed on routine administrative leave in accordance with CSPD policy.

The identity of the deceased male will not be released until the Coroner's Office makes positive identification and the next of kin is notified.  

In accordance with Colorado Revised Statute 16-2.5-301, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is the lead investigative agency for this officer involved shooting.  This is an ongoing investigation and all updates will only be provided by the Sheriff's Office Public Information Office.