Police: Active Shooter Near Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood
By Jacob Geers
Most Recent Update @ 4:45 PM EST
According to new reports there were hostages, and an indeterminate number of them have now been transported to safety.
https://twitter.com/chasman609/status/670357591122423808
https://twitter.com/NewsyTweeter4u/status/670357598349037568
Update @ 4:30 PM EST
A description of the shooter has been tweeted out my multiple people. Here’s the gist:
Stocky white male beard long trench coat glasses ak47 hiding behind cashier window in lobby #ColoradoSprings
— JT SMITH (@jtsmith24) November 27, 2015
https://twitter.com/InspektorClouse/status/670354158411755520
Update @ 4:25 PM EST
Different reports are coming in. Most people seem to agree, however, that the gunman is still at-large. He may be cornered.
#ColoradoSprings police report officers are actively encountering gunfire.
— Ryan Lowery (not here much anymore) (@ryanmlowery) November 27, 2015
Tactical exchanging gunfire with suspect. They believe he is pinned down now #ColoradoSprings
— JT SMITH (@jtsmith24) November 27, 2015
Tactical zebra team calling for gas and masks to breach door of office #colorado #ColoradoSprings
— JT SMITH (@jtsmith24) November 27, 2015
Update @ 3:45 PM EST
A post from 4chan has surfaced, and been shot down as a hoax. The post included the following text, but the name and image associated with the post was linked to several other 4chan hoaxes that intend on linking innocent people to attacks.
I’m currently on my way to Colorado Springs and I intend to take care of this liberal shithole myself. America is turning into a liberal shithole with Black Lives Matter and Planned Parenthood. It’s time someone took a stand and did this. I’m not going to say what I’m going to do, but It’ll be magical and have an impact on Obama’s future policies. It’s time someone brought back Conservative values. I’ll be the one making it happen, if you live in Colorado Springs, don’t go out tomorrow.
Most reports have implied that the shooting has no implicit connection to Planned Parenthood.
@brandondarby @jenheck Colorado Springs PD has disavowed any PP connection with the shooting,other than person there placed the 911 call.
— Bob Owens (@bob_owens) November 27, 2015
Original Story
Police have confirmed reports of an active shooter near the Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood Clinic.
https://twitter.com/Breaking911/status/670321205451296768
The authorities have warned media to stay away from the area, saying that it is not currently safe for staging or reporting at this time.
CSPD PIO responding to call if active shooter in Centennial Bl. The area is NOT secure. Media do not stage in area!
— Colorado Springs Police Department (@CSPDPIO) November 27, 2015
According to The Gazette, two police officers were gunned down and at least four individuals were injured. Other unconfirmed details about the gunman are slowing making their way onto social media:
https://twitter.com/newscat44/status/670328038970658816
A nearby shopping center is currently on lockdown. Police are continuing to enter the area.
More and more officers arriving. Wearing body armor and carrying machine guns. @FOX21News #activeshooter pic.twitter.com/jQnh54l1hC
— Kody Fisher (@KodyFisherTV) November 27, 2015
According to one individual (who may be on the ground), the gunman is still firing as we speak.
Colorado Springs people, don't go near Centennial & Fillmore/Garden of the Gods right now. There's an active shooter firing at random cars.
— Nate Lake (@_natelake) November 27, 2015
According to another, a police frequency scanner just picked up dialogue that the shooter was “coming out.”
Police scanner in active shooter at 'Get back ,he's coming out' #ColoradSprings #PlannedParenthood https://t.co/zAqwUbUeHz … …
— rosannemiller (@freedomgirl2011) November 27, 2015
Some scattered social media reports sugges that the shooter has been contained —
https://twitter.com/MMcFaddenWNDU/status/670337639925485568
— but others maintain that it is still not a stable scene. This seems to be supported by a law enforcement twitter account.
NEW: Confirmed: 3 police officers shot, civilian injuries unknown. STILL NOT A STABLE SCENE. #9news #ColoradoSprings
— Jessica Oh (@JessicaOhTV) November 27, 2015
From the police in Colorado Springs: SITUATION STILL NOT STABLE https://t.co/lkN5OnS4Mg
— Donna Leinwand Leger (@DonnaLeinwand) November 27, 2015
Other reports have also surfaced suggesting that there may be more than a single shooter.
https://twitter.com/bystephenhobbs/status/670340261147373569
We will update this article with more details as they come.