16 Nov 2023 | 07:20 PM UTC
US: Police assert 'no threat to the community' after shooting kills one person at El Paso County Courthouse in Colorado Springs, Colo., Nov. 16
Shooting kills one person outside El Paso County Courthouse in Colorado Springs, Colo., US, Nov. 16; authorities say no threat to community.
Police have confirmed that there is "no threat to the community" after authorities responded to reports of a shooting incident and found one person dead with an apparent gunshot wound outside the El Paso County Courthouse in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Nov. 16. Officials have suspended operations at the courthouse for the remainder of the day and closed adjacent South Tejon Street between East Colorado Avenue and East Vermijo Avenue due to police activity. Police asserted that the shooting appeared to be an "isolated incident" and "was not an active shooter situation." Authorities have confirmed that they have taken a suspect into custody in connection with the shooting. Police have advised individuals to avoid the area as the associated investigation continues.
Heightened security and disruptions to traffic and business are likely in the vicinity of the El Paso County Courthouse over the coming hours.
Avoid the incident site until authorities conclude their investigative work and give the all-clear. Consider taking alternative routes to circumvent the affected area and any disruptions. Adhere to all instructions issued by local officials.
