Shooting involving Monument Police north of Colorado Springs under investigation

MONUMENT, Colo. (KKTV) - A shooting involving police was under investigation in Monument Thursday afternoon.

Just after 3 p.m. Colorado Springs Police announced they were handling the investigation near Knollwood Drive and Quarry Way. CSPD added that the shooting involved Monument Police Officers. The neighborhood is east of Jackson Creek Parkway and south of Highway 105.

“There is no ongoing threat to the public,” CSPD wrote on Twitter.

Police on scene said the incident started as a domestic disturbance at a home, and after one shot was fired inside the home, a suspect ran from the scene before officers arrived. According to officials, at least one officer fired at least one shot, and the shot or shots fired missed the suspect.

The suspect was taken into custody immediately after, and police said there were no injuries. As of Thursday night, the involved officers were on administrative leave.

🚨 CSPD Responding to OIS in Monument 🚨

CSPD Detectives are responding as the lead investigative agency for an Officer Involved Shooting by Monument Police Officers. The OIS occurred near Knollwood Dr. & Quarry Way.
— Colorado Springs Police Department (@CSPDPIO) May 18, 2023