Colorado Springs Police Department

**UPDATE** Here's what we know now: On November 12, 2026, at 12:40 AM, CSPD received a call for service regarding a panic alarm triggered at a convenience store in the 3200 block of Austin Bluffs Parkway. Officers were dispatched, and while they were en route, at 12:43 am, a 911 call came into the communications center from an employee at the same location, reporting they had been robbed at gunpoint. Officers arrived on scene about 5 minutes later and located a female suspect who was armed. The suspect pointed the gun at officers, and officers ordered the suspect to drop the weapon. The suspect continued to point the gun at officers. At that time, at least one officer fired at least 1 round, striking the suspect. Officers then began medical treatment until paramedics arrived on scene and continued medical treatment. Despite life-saving efforts, the suspect was pronounced deceased on scene. Under Colorado law, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is the lead investigative agency for the officer-involved shooting. All investigative updates will come from the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. Within 21 days, CSPD will release a significant event briefing video that includes body-worn camera footage and other releasable facts about the case.

🚨 Update 🚨 No community members, employees, or officers were harmed. Suspect is deceased on scene No immediate danger to the area. More information will be provided as it becomes available. Media briefing is scheduled for 4:15 am in the media staging area.

🚨 Happening Now 🚨 CSPD is on the scene of an officer-involved shooting in the area of Austin Bluffs Parkway and Meadowland Boulevard. Please avoid the area. PIO is responding to the scene. Media staging will be held at the DaBella Home Improvements parking lot located at 3225 Austin Bluffs Parkway.

Community Notification: Missing At-Risk Juvenile CSPD is seeking assistance in locating 12-year-old Gabriel Conner. Gabriel was last seen on 11/9/26 at approximately 3:30 p.m. near the 4200 block of Montebello Drive. Gabriel is an Asian male, about 5’0” tall, 110 lbs., with brown eyes and black hair, and wearing glasses. Gabriel was last seen wearing a black hoodie with white lettering that reads "Saint" and black sweats with white lettering that reads "Brooklyn " on the sides. If you see Gabriel or know of his whereabouts, please call CSPD at 719-444-7000.

Our hearts are heavy following the tragic loss of a Lakewood Police Department officer in the line of duty and the injuries sustained by fellow officers. We stand with the Lakewood Police Department and the entire law enforcement community during this incredibly difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with the fallen officer’s loved ones, the injured officers, their families, and all those impacted by this tragedy. Today, we are reminded of the courage, sacrifice, and solidarity that unite those who wear the badge. We grieve together, and we stand together.

COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION OF “SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATOR” In accordance with Colorado law, the Colorado Springs Police Department is notifying the community that James Lee Pierce will be on supervised release, parole, and has moved to an address in Colorado Springs. Pierce is a sex offender whose past behavior has led him to be labeled as a “Sexually Violent Predator” (SVP) by the Colorado Courts. The Colorado Springs Police Department will make all reasonable efforts to ensure that Pierce registers as a sex offender and that he understands his responsibilities as such. Pierce’s criminal history reveals that in Jefferson County, Colorado, he was convicted in 2015 of Internet Luring-Child with Intent to Exploit, Internet Sexual Exploitation of a Child (2 counts), and Sexual Assault on a Child-Attempted. Prior to that, in 1991, he was convicted in Polk County, Georgia, of Aggravated Child Molestation. Pierce is currently registered as living at 827 Bennett Ave apt C. He is described as being a White male, 5’6”, 130lbs, with brown hair and blue eyes.

Here is what we know right now: On Wednesday, November 4th, 2026, the Colorado Springs Police Department's (CSPD) Violent Offender Fugitive Task Force Unit (VOFTFU) was conducting an investigation attempting to take a wanted individual into custody. The individual had an active warrant and was known to law enforcement to be armed and dangerous. Deputies with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO) Fugitive Impact Team (FIT) were also called in to assist with the investigation, as well as members of the CSPD Tactical Enforcement Unit (TEU). Just after 2 PM, officers followed the suspect vehicle into the parking lot of the Aviator apartments at 1670 North Murray Boulevard. As officers attempted to make contact with the occupants of the vehicle, they announced themselves as police. At that time, the wanted suspect fired at least one shot from the passenger seat of the vehicle, striking one of the police vehicles in the windshield. At that time, officers and at least one deputy returned fire, striking the suspect. The suspect was taken into custody, and officers began rendering medical aid. Paramedics arrived and transported the suspect to a local hospital, where he is being treated, and at last check was reported to be in serious but stable condition. Residents of the Aviator apartments may return to their homes as the investigation continues; however, the parking lot of the Aviator apartments and North Murray Boulevard between Sawyer Way and Palmer Park Boulevard will remain closed during the investigation. EPSO is the lead investigative agency for the officer-involved shooting, and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will be assisting. All investigative updates will come from EPSO. Within 21 days, CSPD will release a significant event briefing video that includes body-worn camera footage and other releasable facts about the case.

Media briefing will occur in the media staging area at 6:15 pm.

🚨Update 🚨 Officers involved are unharmed Suspect in custody and transported to area hospital, unknown condition. No immediate danger to the area. More information will be provided as it becomes available. Residents of Aviator Apartments may return to their residence but the parking lot remains unavailable for the ongoing investigation. North Murray Boulevard remains Closed between Sawyer Way and Palmer Park Boulevard and will be closed for the duration of the investigation.

🚨 Happening Now 🚨 CSPD is on the scene of an officer-involved shooting in the area of North Murray Boulevard and Palmer Park Boulevard. Please avoid the area. PIO is responding to the scene. Media staging will be held at the church located at 1705 North Murray Boulevard.

Community Notification: Missing At-Risk Adult CSPD is seeking assistance in locating at-risk 30-year-old Farrakhan Edwards. Farrakhan was last seen on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, around 6 pm near the 1500 Block of Yuma Street. Farrakhan is a black male, approximately 5’8” tall, weighing about 140 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a red hoodie, dungarees, and a black backpack. If you see Farrakhan or know his whereabouts, please call CSPD at 719-444-7000.

**UPDATE** Sophie has been located and is safe.

Community Notification: Missing at-risk adult CSPD is seeking assistance in locating a 68- year-old James Giltner. James was last seen on Saturday, October 31, 2026, around 7:00pm in the 2600 block of West Cucharras Street. James is around 6’ 2”, 195 Ibs, brown hair, hazel eyes, and as last seen wearing a maroon down jacket. James was also last seen in his wheelchair, which reportedly had problems. If you have seen or know of Mr. James Giltner’s location, please call CSPD at 719-444-7000.

Community Notification: Missing At-Risk Juvenile CSPD is seeking assistance in locating 13-year-old Sophie Tatum. Sophie was last seen at approximately 7:15 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2026, while with friends and her father in the 5600 block of Pioneer Mesa Drive in Colorado Springs. Sophie is a White female, approximately 5’-3’’ tall and weighing about 110 pounds, with short dark brown hair (pictured left). She was last seen wearing a black shirt and black pants. If you see Sophie or know of her whereabouts, please call CSPD at 719-444-7000.

*UPDATE* The earlier police activity in the area of the 1200 block of South Nevada has been peacefully resolved without further issue. Suspect was successfully taken into custody on felony arrest warrant. There is no ongoing threat to the community, and the area is returning to normal operations. Thank you to the community for your patience and cooperation.