Man Fatally Shot by Police Outside Walmart

A police shooting outside a Walmart in Colorado Springs resulted in the death of a man after he allegedly pulled a handgun on officers. The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday when police approached a couple leaving the store, having identified them as occupants of an unoccupied stolen vehicle parked nearby. In response to the man's actions, at least one officer discharged their weapon, fatally wounding him despite attempts to provide medical aid. The woman accompanying him was detained and later released, as investigations into her involvement in the vehicle theft continue. Fortunately, no officers or bystanders were injured during the confrontation. The El Paso County Sheriff's Office is leading the investigation into the shooting, which is standard protocol in such cases.