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Woman injured following shooting involving CSPD officers Tuesday afternoon

Woman injured following shooting involving CSPD officers Tuesday afternoon
A shooting involving CSPD officers Tuesday afternoon is under investigation
Buckskin Shooting
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COLORADO SPRINGS — A woman is injured following a shooting involving officers with the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD).

According to CSPD, it happened Tuesday afternoon in the 5600 block of Buckskin Pass Drive, which is located near the intersection of North Powers Boulevard and North Carefree Circle.

Police say the woman who was shot was taken to the hospital and is expected to survive. Her name has not been released.

According to CSPD, the incident started as a domestic disturbance when a man called police saying his ex-girlfriend was knocking on his door. Police say the man told them she had a gun.

When officers arrived, they say the woman pointed the gun at them. At that time, police say one officer fired his weapon at her. That officer has been placed on administrative leave in accordance with department policy.

Police say no officers were hurt during this incident.

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