When officers knocked at the unidentified suspect’s apartment at about 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, the suspect opened the door with a raised handgun, according to the police department.

An officer-involved shooting Tuesday night has left one Colorado Springs Police Department officer on administrative leave, according to a social media post from the department.

Saturday will be the 41st annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the Springs. Held along downtown’s Tejon Street, between East St. Vrain and East Vermijo avenues, the parade brings together thousands to celebrate Irish heritage and community.

One of the three people who were indicted of a hate crime hoax that occurred during the 2023 Colorado Springs mayoral runoff election pleaded guilty. On Tuesday, Deanna West, known as “Vital Sweetz” and “Sage West,