Colorado State University police shoot armed man on campus

A Colorado State University police officer shot an armed man on the university’s main campus in Fort Collins on Monday evening. The incident occurred near Newton Plaza after officers responded to reports of an individual acting erratically.

According to university police, the man was carrying a handgun and advanced toward the officer, prompting the officer to discharge their weapon. The officer provided immediate first aid to the man, who was subsequently transported to a local hospital. The identity and medical condition of the individual have not been released.

University officials clarified that the event was not an active shooter situation. The Fort Collins Police Services is leading an investigation into the shooting, and the Eighth Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team has been activated to review the circumstances of the encounter.