In Colorado Springs, one person has died and another has been arrested after a driver hit two state parole officers with his vehicle. The driver has been identified as 41-year-old Justin Andrew Kula. After the incident, the officers were taken to the hospital, where one was pronounced dead. The Colorado Springs Police Department is currently investigating the incident, which occurred at the intersection of N. Spruce Street and W. Bijou Street.
The driver, Kula, struck the parole officers with his vehicle in an apparent act of aggression. The officers were immediately transported to a local hospital, but unfortunately, one of them succumbed to their injuries. Colorado Springs police have identified the driver as Kula, who is now in custody. The incident has left the community in shock and raised concerns about the safety of law enforcement officers on duty.
The Colorado Springs Police Department is actively investigating the incident at the intersection of N. Spruce Street and W. Bijou Street. The extent of the driver’s intent and motives behind hitting the parole officers is still unclear. As the investigation continues, the community awaits answers about the tragic event and hopes for justice to be served. The loss of one officer serves as a reminder of the risks faced by those in law enforcement while carrying out their duties to protect the public.