TELLER COUNTY, Colo. (KOAA) — A shelter-in-place alert was issued for a Teller County neighborhood Tuesday morning after two troopers were reportedly shot.
According to the Colorado State Patrol (CSP), the troopers were conducting a traffic stop on Highway 24 at about 7:15 a.m. just west of Woodland Park.
During the attempted traffic stop, two troopers were shot. One has serious injuries while the other has minor wounds, according to State Patrol.
At about 7:45 a.m., the following message was sent out to residents in the area through Peak Alerts.
"The Teller County Sheriff's Office has issued a SHELTER IN PLACE ORDER for Westwood Lakes Subdivision due to LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY near Westwood Lakes Subdivision. SECURE your home/business and STAY AWAY from doors and windows. SHELTER in a safe place until further notice. You will receive an alert when the order is lifted. Law enforcement activity in the area. If you see anything suspicious or unusual, please call 9-1-1."
Click here for a map of the impacted area.
The suspect is described as a white man with facial hair and brown/blonde shoulder-length hair. He is driving a blue Subaru Impreza with no license plate.
He is ARMED AND DANGEROUS. Please do not approach if you see him or his car.
This is a developing story, and this article will be updated as more information becomes available.
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