Fountain police officers shot and wounded a man who reportedly attacked them during a domestic disturbance call Saturday evening
The shooting happened at an address on Taos Circle in the El Paso County town of Fountain just before 6:00 p.m.
Public Information Officer Lisa Schneider told KOAA that when officers arrived at the address, the man’s dog began attacking an officer. A short time later, the man began attacking both officers.The man was transported to the hospital where his condition is unknown. The dog died at the scene.Both officers were placed on administrative leave per department policy. The Colorado Springs Police Department will lead the investigation.
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