Shelter-in-place resolved in Fort Collins as police investigated presumed murder-suicide

A shelter-in-place has been called off several hours after it was issued in Fort Collins Saturday.

Fort Collins police say they're now investigating what they suspect is a murder-suicide involving a man and two children.

"This is a shocking and tragic situation. Words cannot express the depth of our condolences for the friends and family of those involved," said Deputy Chief Greg Yeager. "I'm extremely grateful for the work of first responders who, despite a traumatic situation, acted quickly and operated with the utmost professionalism. This a sad day for our entire community, and we will work diligently to determine what occurred."

The shelter-in-place alert was first sent out just before 11 a.m. for the area near the 3500 block of Stratton Drive. By around 2 p.m., it was called off.

That's in the Village East neighborhood, east of the Cinemark and just north of East Horsetooth Road.

If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or suicidal crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).