In a tragic incident in Colorado Springs, an officer-involved shooting occurred on Saturday night, resulting in the death of a suspect. The incident began as a response to a possible suicidal person, but quickly escalated when the man refused to drop his weapon.

According to the Colorado Springs Police Department, the initial call reported a suicidal male armed with a firearm on Deerfield Hills Road, near Milton E. Proby and South Academy. Prior to the arrival of officers, a shot was fired inside a residence, prompting others inside to safely evacuate.

As officers attempted to ensure the welfare of the male, multiple shots were fired from within the residence into the surrounding neighborhood. Before tactical support could respond, the suspect emerged from the residence still armed with a firearm. Despite repeated commands to drop the weapon, the suspect refused to comply, leading to an officer firing at least one round, striking the suspect.

The suspect, who remains unidentified at this time, was swiftly transported to the hospital but succumbed to the gunshot wound. Thankfully, no officers or neighbors were injured during the incident. As per the Colorado Springs Police Department policy, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office will handle the investigation into this officer-involved shooting.

Following the shooting, a shelter-in-place order was issued around 11:15 p.m. on Saturday, urging residents in the area to remain indoors. However, the order was lifted around 12:30 a.m. as the situation was deemed under control.

The Colorado Springs Police Department has dispatched a public information officer to provide updates on the ongoing investigation. As of now, no further details have been released.

This unfortunate and unsettling incident serves as a somber reminder of the dangers law enforcement officers face while trying to protect public safety. The community remains in shock as they await more information regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

KKTV, our local news station, will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available.