Skip to Content

Man shoots himself during Colorado Springs traffic stop

A man shot himself during a traffic stop early Sunday morning in Colorado Springs.

Police said an officer stopped Geordan Morris, 22, around 1 a.m. Sunday near North 29th Street and West Platte Avenue.

As the officer approached the vehicle, the driver’s side door open and the officer heard a huge pop that sounded like a gunshot.

Morris then fell out of the car and said that he shot himself, police said. He was taken to the hospital.

Police said besides the gun, Morris also had methamphetamine in his car. He was arrested on multiple charges.

Article Topic Follows: News

Jump to comments ↓

Author Profile Photo

KRDO News

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KRDO NewsChannel 13 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.

Skip to content