On April 19, 2020, at approximately 9:57 PM, the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) Communications Center dispatched officers to a domestic disturbance in the 3200 block of Oak Creek Drive East. A female caller stated the suspect was armed with a rifle.
CSPD officers arrived on scene and verbally engaged the suspect who was outside of the home. The suspect ran back inside then grabbed a rifle and pointed it at the officers. Four officers engaged the suspect and fired their weapons. The suspect was struck at least one time. The suspect was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.
The suspect has been identified as Virgill Thorpe, age 28. He succumbed to his injuries and has died. The cause and manner of death will be determined by the Coroner's Office once they have all the information to make a ruling.
The four officers involved are uninjured and have been placed on routine administrative leave in accordance with CSPD policy.
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.
