Armed suspect in custody following barricaded situation near Westmeadow Peaks Apartments
People were left out of their homes for a short time in south Colorado Springs because a woman barricaded herself in her apartment Monday night.
The suspect, a female soldier, was taken into custody around 6:30 p.m. Monday, according to police. She was seen live-streaming the incident on Instagram. The stream shows an item on fire on the stove along with the woman ranting about religion.
Colorado Springs Police said, Lizette Rodriguez was hold up in an apartment at the Westmeadow Peaks Apartments and was suicidal.
Police said she was threatening to shoot anyone who came to her door.
Eventually, police had to use flash grenades to be able to take the woman out safely.
“We want to make sure we’re getting her every bit of assistance we possibly can,” Lt. Howard Black with CSPD said.
Rodriguez did broadcast live on Instagram while she was inside the apartment. During the livestream, she said she set a bible on fire, shows a weapon, and said she’s in the Army.
KRDO NewsChannel 13 has contacted Fort Carson to see if Rodriguez has any connections to the post.
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The Colorado Springs Police Department is asking the public to steer clear of the 1400 block of Meadow Peak View Monday.
According to a Twitter post, police say the scene is not safe and to stay away from the area as multiple police units are at the scene assisting.
The latest update to Twitter says police believe the incident is a direct result of a barricaded suspect with weapons. They say multiple evacuations are in place.
The also ask the public to stay away from windows, if you are a resident of the area. Lieutenant Black is at the scene and we are currently sending a KRDO news crew to the area to bring you the latest.
Check back to this article for updates.
Police incident occurring in the 1400 block of Meadow Peak View. Scene is not safe at this time. Please stay away from the area to assist the multiple police units on scene. Stay away from windows, if residing in the area.
— CSPD Duty Lieutenant (@CSPDDutyLt) December 18, 2018 Barricaded Suspect: W/weapons. Meadow Peak View. Multiple evacuations. Please avoid the area. Lieutenant Black on-scene.
— Springs Police (@CSPDPIO) December 18, 2018 This continues to be an active scene. Please avoid the area. https://t.co/AWSVUWQJJT
— Springs Police (@CSPDPIO) December 18, 2018 Armed suspect in custody on Meadow Peak View. CSFD units examining apartment for fire damage caused by the suspect.
— CSPD Duty Lieutenant (@CSPDDutyLt) December 18, 2018
