Barricaded suspect in custody and victim safe after hours-long standoff

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) is sending out an emergency message for Tuesday, May 30, following heavy police activity related to a barricaded suspect. 

The call comes from the area around the 200 Block of Beaver Ct. located at the intersection of South 8th Street and Cheyenne Boulevard.

Residents and visitors in the area are asked to enact a shelter in place and are advised to stay indoors, lock their doors, and stay away from any windows and doors. 

The CSPD is asking the public to stay out of the immediate area until further notice with all updates coming from CSPD Public Affairs. CSPD authorities state an “all-clear” message will be sent out when appropriate.

Update 8:17 a.m.: "We are currently working a scene in the 200 block of Beaver Ct., with a barricaded subject. At this time there is no belief at this time there is any threat to public safety. This is an ongoing situation," the CSPD told KRDO.

The Colorado Springs Police Department responded to a call around 6:30 a.m. about a domestic disturbance in the Park Place Apartments off of Cheyenne Blvd. and Beaver Ct.

When officers arrived they found a woman in the apartment being held against her will.

Officers with the Tactical Enforcement unit entered the apartment. Inside they found that she was suffering from non life threatening injuries.

Police escorted the woman outside and into an ambulance. The suspect however refused to exit the apartment which led to the standoff.

Update 11:16 a.m.: "The suspect was taken in custody by members of the TEU and patrol." All neighbors can now come outside and the shelter in place has been lifted.

If you or someone you know has been impacted by a domestic violence situation, there is help. Contact TESSA, other domestic violence organizations, or call the domestic violence hotline at 800-799-7233 to seek help or support.