CSPD officer shoots female suspect along Buckskin Pass Drive
UPDATE 12/18/2024 at 5:21 p.m.: The Colorado Springs Police Department says the person who was shot was 43-year-old Kari Anstett. Police say Anstett is in custody on four warrants for Violation of a Restraining Order.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) says one of their officers was involved in a shooting near the 5600 block of Buckskin Pass Drive Tuesday.
According to CSPD, a man called 911 and said his ex-girlfriend was at the house trying to get inside and wouldn't leave. CPSD said the suspect had an outstanding warrant and was known by police to carry a firearm.
CSPD said when officers arrived on scene, the woman pointed a firearm at an officer. At least one officer fired a shot at the suspect. She was taken to a local hospital and is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries. At least one officer has been placed on leave.
The El Paso County Sheriff's Office will be handling the shooting investigation.
CSPD said officers will remain at the scene for several hours to complete the investigation.
