Teenagers Arrested in Officer-Involved Shooting in Colorado Springs

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO) has identified and arrested the teenagers involved in an officer-involved shooting that took place early Saturday morning. The suspects, whose identities have not been released due to their minor status, are facing multiple charges.

The Incident

The incident unfolded on December 16 at approximately 4:00 a.m. when EPSO deputies and officers from the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) were on the lookout for a suspected stolen car. The car was believed to have been involved in other violent crimes that occurred earlier that morning in both Colorado Springs and El Paso County jurisdictions.

Law enforcement officials located the stolen car in the 5900 block of Constitution Avenue, just east of North Powers Boulevard. As officers and deputies attempted to make contact with the suspects in the car, it abruptly drove away. In response, CSPD force-stopped the car, and one of the suspects who exited the vehicle was armed with a handgun.

According to EPSO, at least one CSPD officer fired a shot at the armed suspect, critically injuring him. The other two suspects fled on foot but were apprehended without incident a short distance away.

Teenage Suspects

EPSO provided an update on Tuesday, revealing that all three suspects involved in the incident were minors. Although their identities remain undisclosed, EPSO confirmed that all three individuals have been arrested on various felony charges.

Charges

• Attempted Murder
• Two counts of Attempted Armed Robbery
• Conspiracy
• Motor Vehicle Theft
• Assault on a Peace Officer

These charges stem from the shooting incident and the reported violent crimes that occurred prior to the shooting. As of Tuesday, December 19, the suspect who was shot remains in stable condition.