A Fort Collins police officer shot a man during a disturbance at about 7 a.m. this morning.
The shooting victim, believed to be in his 20s, was taken to Medical Center of the Rockies and the extent of his injuries is unknown, Fort Collins police stated in a written press release.
Police were called to a disturbance between a man and a woman in the 1600 block of West Mountain Avenue in Fort Collins. Officers learned the man at the scene had a gun and shots were fired.
The identity of the victim has not been released. An investigation into the shooting is under way. Fort Collins police policy is to place any officers involved in a shooting on paid administrative leave during the investigation. The officer's identity also has not been released.