El Paso County Sheriff’s Office: suspect barricades self in home
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- Deputies with the El Paso County Sheriff's Office responded to reports that a person had barricaded themselves inside a home near Widefield High School.
According to the sheriff's office, the barricaded suspect is in the area of 900 Widefield Dr.
At 9:45 p.m., deputies said the suspect had been arrested.
EPSO on scene of a barricaded suspect in the area of 900 Widefield Dr. EPSO PIO is 30 minutes out. Media staging at Hickory and Widefield. If in area, secure your home and stay away from the doors and windows, if away from area, stay away. pic.twitter.com/OXhE12EnLa
— EPCSheriff (@EPCSheriff) June 18, 2021
Nearby residents were told via text to stay in their homes.
This is a developing story, no word on who the suspect is or why they barricaded themselves inside. The sheriff's office says more information will be given Friday morning.
