Upon arrival, officers located a 23-year-old male from Manhattan who had been shot in the parking lot of the Douglass Activity Complex. The victim was transported by EMS to Ascension Via Christi Hospital, where he was life-flighted to Stormont Vail Hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries.
Preliminary information indicates the shooter, a 26-year-old male, acted in self-defense. Due to the nature of the investigation, no additional information regarding the shooter will be released at this time. There is believed to be little to no relationship between the individuals involved, and this appears to be an isolated incident with no threat to public safety.
This is an open and ongoing investigation. Additional details will be released as they become available.