BREAKING NEWS; this story is being updated as facts come in. Custer County has issued a shelter-in-place order for a 5-mile radius around Rocky Ridge Road, located between the towns of Westcliffe and Galena by Bear Peak after a report of shots fired.
As of 3pm according to Fox 21 in Colorado Springs, the suspect was continuing to fire shots from his home. Deputies are working toward a peaceful surrender and so far no one has been injured.
The incident began shortly after 9:45 a.m. today, when deputies responded to a “low priority” call on Rocky Ridge Road northeast of Silver Cliff. Upon arrival, Custer County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) said deputies reported shortly before 11:30 a.m. that they were under gunfire. The deputies and a bystander on scene were not injured.
CCSO has requested assistance from the Colorado State Patrol and the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office, and a Chaffee County armored vehicle has been deployed.
The incident is not near schools but some bus routes are being redirected and an update from Fox 21 said that the bus route that serves the Oak Creek Grade area has been cancelled.
CCSO stated around 3:30 pm on their Facebook page that the scene is “contained” and negotiations continue towards a peaceful surrender. The standoff remains active, and negotiations are ongoing.
Residents in the affected area should follow official shelter-in-place instructions.
This is an ongoing story and we will update you as information comes in.
