Executive Summary
- Incident: Police responded to a shots fired call near Academy and Union Boulevards in Colorado Springs.
- Response: A shelter-in-place order was issued at noon, and Union Boulevard was closed to traffic.
- Resolution: The road reopened at 12:10 p.m., and the shelter-in-place order was lifted at 12:15 p.m.
- Status: The investigation is ongoing, with no immediate details released regarding suspects or injuries.
A shelter-in-place order was temporarily issued and subsequently lifted on Friday in Colorado Springs near the intersection of Academy Boulevard and Union Boulevard as law enforcement responded to a report of shots fired.
According to statements provided to 11 News by the Colorado Springs Police Department, the initial police response was triggered by a call regarding shots fired in the vicinity. At approximately 11:30 a.m., city traffic officials announced that Union Boulevard had been closed in both directions at Academy Boulevard. Authorities advised motorists to utilize alternate routes while emergency crews managed the scene.
By noon, a formal shelter-in-place order was established for the affected area. During this time, police instructed residents and individuals in the vicinity to remain indoors and stay away from doors and windows to ensure their safety while officers assessed the situation.
The operational restrictions were short-lived. Officials confirmed that the roadway was reopened just after 12:10 p.m., and the shelter-in-place directive was officially lifted at 12:15 p.m. As of the latest update, law enforcement has not released additional details regarding the specific circumstances of the reported gunfire or any potential injuries.
Public Safety Impact
The rapid implementation and subsequent lifting of the shelter-in-place order indicate that law enforcement officials prioritized securing the perimeter to assess the immediate threat level to the community. With traffic patterns restored and safety restrictions removed, the immediate danger to the public has ostensibly subsided. However, the investigation into the source of the reported gunfire remains active, and the Colorado Springs Police Department is expected to provide further clarification as evidence is processed.
