Police investigating shooting near Citadel Mall
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Colorado Springs Police officers are looking into a reported shooting that happened at a business near the Citadel Mall Thursday afternoon.
At 3:46 p.m., officers received a report of a shooting at a business located at 3680 Citadel Drive North. At the scene, officers found two male victims suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
The victims were taken to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Police say due to the nature of the incident, detectives from the CSPD's Violent Crime Section have taken over the investigation.
While the investigation is ongoing, detectives say the shooting involved people associated with the business, and the victims knew the shooter.
The business where it happened is a fraternal organization building, which leases out the kitchen.
Detectives are working on identifying the individuals involved in the shooting. At this time, no arrests have been made.
CSPD says two ambulances were called to the scene. Police asked people to stay away from the area.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Colorado Springs Police Department at (719)-444-7000. To remain anonymous, contact the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at (719)-634-7867.
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