Situation in Fountain resolved, evacuation order lifted

FOUNTAIN, Colo. (KRDO) -- A heavy police presence was reported in Fountain Tuesday morning, near Ronald Reagan Hwy. and Santa Fe Ave.

According to the Fountain Police Department, law enforcement activity in the 500 block of Royalty Pl. was first reported at 10:35 a.m.

Police told KRDO there was someone inside a home threatening to shoot outside of their house. Police said a 1/4 mile radius was evacuated. Officers later said that person did fire outside their window.

Just before 5 p.m., Fountain police said the situation had been resolved and residents could return home.

Fountain police said the female suspect was taken into custody just before 5 p.m. and is facing the following charges: illegal discharge of a firearm (felony), violation of protection order, and reckless endangerment. 

No further information about this incident is available at this time.