Update as of 5:00 p.m.
The shelter-in-place order has been lifted.
Update as of 4:30 p.m.
According to CSPD, a call for a "disturbance" came in around 12:25 p.m. Sunday.
After the first officer arrived in the area, she heard gunshots. According to police, when the suspect was spotted, the officer fired back at least one round at the suspect.
The suspect shot back at the police, but the officer was not hit, and the suspect fled on foot.
CSPD confirmed that the woman who was transported to the hospital sustained life-threatening injuries from a gunshot wound.
Her status is unknown.
Police do not have anyone in custody at this time, but the suspect is considered armed and dangerous.
Response from police includes tactical teams, K-9 units, and CSPD drones.
Since the shooting involves an officer with CSPD, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office will be taking over the investigation.
Update as of 2:39 p.m.
Police say that the shooting involved CSPD officers.
They don't have anyone in custody, and CSPD describes the suspect as a black man in his 30s, wearing dark pants, a black and white hoodie, a black hat, with a backpack.
If you see someone matching his description, please do not approach him and call 911.
Update as of 1:55 p.m.
A shelter-in-place order is now in effect for the area surrounding 4900 North Academy Blvd. The order says this is for law enforcement activity in the area.
Police advise anyone living in the area to stay indoors, secure your home or business and stay away from doors and windows until the all clear is given.
Previous coverage:
The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) is investigating shots fired near Red Lobster on North Academy Boulevard.
Police say that one woman, whose head was bleeding, was transported to a local hospital.
CSPD is currently looking for a suspect in the area, but they don't have anyone in custody at this time.
This is an ongoing situation, and News5 will update this story as more information becomes available.
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