Highway 85 in southern Colorado reopens after deadly shooting, deputy hurt in patrol vehicle crash
A portion of Highway 85 in southern Colorado has reopened after a lengthy closure for an investigation into a deadly shooting and crash that happened overnight. According to CBS affiliate KKTV in Colorado Springs, El Paso County Sheriff's deputies received a call about a robbery around 10:45 p.m. Thursday on Highway 85 between Main Street and Academy Boulevard.
When deputies arrived, they said they found two people dead with apparent gunshot wounds.
Deputies said they are searching for a person of interest in connection with the shootings.
While investigating the shootings, deputies said a suspected drunk driver crashed into a patrol vehicle. A deputy was treated on scene for minor injuries, according to the sheriff's office.
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating that crash and said all lanes reopened around 8 a.m. Friday.