2 overnight fatal shootings in Colorado Springs

Police in Colorado Springs are investigating two overnight shootings.

The first occurred around 1 a.m outside Club La Casota, which is located at the intersection of Circle Drive and Airport Road, by the Valley Hi Golf Course.

When police arrived, they found a man with apparent gunshot wounds. The man was taken to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Colorado Springs police are investigating the death as a homicide.

The other shooting occurred at the Elevate Apartment complex at 340 Crestone Lane in Colorado Springs. A police officer was involved in the shooting, which resulted in the death of 50-year-old Bill Gerald Akes.

According to a press release, officers made contact with Akes who was in a stolen vehicle at the Elevate Apartments. When they tried to make contact with him, he began struggling with officers, resulting in bullets being fired. Akes was armed with a hatchet.

Akes ultimately died from the shootout. The cause and manner of the death will be determined by the Coroners Office.

No officers were injured in the shooting.

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an investigation of the shooting. It said there is no danger to the public.

Make sure to stay with KRDO for updates on these investigations.