Officials: Shooting Suspect Stopped Reporting To Parole Officer
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) - Colorado Springs police identified and caught the suspect accused of shooting at officers on Friday afternoon.
They say 31-year-old Neal Arceneaux opened fire in the area of Academy and Union Boulevards.
When officers responded to reports of a disturbance involving a gun, they say Arceneaux ran away from them and both officers and the suspect exchanged gunfire.
Authorities tweeted urgent messages urging people to stay away from the scene.
Media update in the 5700 block of North Academy Blvd. Still active scene. Please stay out of the area. Residence shelter in place and do not open your doors to strangers.
— Colorado Springs Police Department (@CSPDPIO) January 20, 2018
Police set up a large perimeter surrounding the shooting scene, and a reverse 911 went out to residents in the area informing them of the threat.
The Department of Corrections says Arceneaux stopped reporting to his parole officers in late December.
No officers or civilians were hurt in the shooting. Officials say the suspect is also not hurt.
Police say Arceneaux is wanted on numerous felony warrants unrelated to this investigation.