CSPD officer-involved shooting near Palmer Park under investigation

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- The El Paso County Sheriff's Office is investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened Thursday near Academy Blvd. and Maizeland Road.

According to the Colorado Springs Police Department, officers found a car suspected to be involved in a string of bank robberies. During the interaction at Palmer Park, the suspect and an officer fired their weapons.

The suspect was hit and was given medical attention. According to CSPD, no officers were injured.

At this time, investigators aren't looking for additional suspects.

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office took over the investigation. At this time, CSPD had no further information.

This is a developing story.