TELLER COUNTY, Colo. (KOAA) — A shelter-in-place order was issued for a Teller County neighborhood early Wednesday morning for law enforcement activity.
As of 7:15 a.m., the shelter-in-place order was lifted. No information was shared as to why the alert was issued. However, residents in the area are being asked to call 911 if they see anyone or anything suspicious in the area.
At about 2:40 a.m., a notice was posted to Peak Alerts for a neighborhood off Twin Rocks Road southwest of the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center:
The Teller County Sheriff's Office has issued a SHELTER IN PLACE ORDER for Arabian Acres, Trout Haven, Twin Rock, Druid Hills Subdivisions and surrounding areas due to LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY near Denwood Dr and Deer Ridge Trl.
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. If you see anyone or anything suspicious, please call 911 immediately.
The area expanded to include homes north of Twin Rocks Road just after 3 a.m. and expanded a second time at about 4:40 a.m.
Click here for updates on the order.
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Two CSP troopers being treated at local hospital after early morning shooting
The CSP troopers injured in the shooting self-transported to the hospital and are being treated, according to the Teller County Sheriff's Office spokesperson.
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