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Deputies investigating deadly shooting in El Paso County early Monday morning

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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly shooting in Fountain early Monday morning.

Deputies say they received a call of a shooting just before 3:30 a.m. in the 6100 block of Pemmican Point near Pikes Peak International Raceway.

Deputies confirmed two people had been shot and one person was pronounced dead on the scene. The second victim is being treated and their condition is unknown at this time.

Just before 7 p.m. Monday, the sheriff's office told News 5 that those involved were adults, however, they will not be releasing their names at this time.

The sheriff'S office says that during their investigation they located the suspect at an adjacent property where the alleged shooting took place.

The sheriff's office also says that this is an active investigation, and there is no threat to the community.

KOAA will post updates as we receive them.