by North Forty News Staff | NorthFortyNews.com
One person killed in late-night incident at Willow Springs Apartments; police say no ongoing threat
Fort Collins police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Sunday evening near the 2000 block of Battlecreek Drive.
According to Fort Collins Police Services, officers responded to reports of gunfire around 8 p.m. One individual suffered serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital, where they were later pronounced deceased.
A nearby resident, posting on the neighborhood social platform Nextdoor, reported hearing gunshots at approximately 8 p.m., followed by police arriving around 8:06 p.m. The neighbor said they walked toward nearby apartments and observed emergency medical personnel treating the victim before the individual was transported by ambulance. The resident also stated they were told that one person had been shot and another person was taken into custody.
Police have confirmed that a suspect has been identified and that there is no ongoing threat to public safety. Officers are expected to maintain a heavy presence in the area as the investigation continues.
Authorities say additional information will be released if and when appropriate.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact Detective RJ Tuttle at (970) 416-2575.
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Attribution: Fort Collins Police Services; neighbor report via Nextdoor