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Colorado Springs Police Fatally Shoot Armed Man During Suicidal Crisis

Officers responded to a call about a suicidal male, leading to a confrontation that ended in the man's death.

  • The incident occurred late Saturday night in the 4200 block of Deerfield Hills Road.
  • The man fired shots inside his home and into the neighborhood before exiting with a gun.
  • Officers attempted to de-escalate the situation, but the man refused to drop his weapon.
  • Medical aid was provided, but the man was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
  • The incident is under investigation, and body camera footage will be released within three weeks.
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