UPDATE
The City of Manitou Springs has released more information regarding a stabbing and shooting that took place on Tuesday.
WATCH: Manitou Springs Police Department investigating possible stabbing Tuesday
Police say that around 7 p.m., the report of the stabbing came in near Deer Path Avenue and Oklahoma Road. When officers arrived, they found a stabbing victim as well as a person suffering from gunshot wounds.
Based on their investigation, it was determined that the suspect in this incident, who has been identified as 22-year-old Wyatt Pearson, approached a man in his driveway and stabbed him in the neck.
That man, identified as the victim, proceeded to shoot Pearson, hitting him twice, once in the chest and once in the stomach.
Both men were taken to the hospital and are in stable condition as of the latest update from the Manitou Springs Police Department. Pearson will be booked into jail following his release from the hospital on the following charges:
- criminal attempt to commit first-degree murder
- first degree assault
Police say they will not be charging the shooter at this time, and the current evidence suggests he shot Pearson after being stabbed. Police believe that an early motive in this case is a marital or relationship-related issue.
Anyone with information is asked to contact El Paso County Dispatch at (719)390-5555. For emergencies, call 911.
ORIGINAL COVERAGE
Officers with the Manitou Springs Police Department are investigating a possible stabbing Tuesday evening.
It happened around 7 p.m. near Deer Path Avenue, which is located east of Champions at Manitou Springs Elementary School.
Police say all parties involved are accounted for, and at this time, there is no known threat to the community.
The incident remains under investigation. If you have any information, you are asked to call El Paso County Dispatch at (719)390-5555.
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