UPDATE: Glenwood Springs Police Department issued a statement confirming a “violent event” at the Glenwood Meadows Shopping Center in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. In a Facebook post, police said a suspect is in custody and there was no further threat to the public.
"There was a violent event, the scene is secure, there are no further threats to the public. The suspect is in currently. The scene is estimated to remain closed for approximately 8 hours. We will post updates as soon as they are available," police said.
No additional details were available.
ORIGINAL STORY: The area near Glenwood Meadows Shopping Center in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, has been cordoned off following unconfirmed reports of an active shooter and shooting. Witnesses have reported hearing gunshots in the vicinity via social media. Authorities have not yet confirmed these reports or issued a statement. Residents are advised to stay indoors until further notice.
"Active shooter here in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. People running and ducking into buildings," one witness reported.
Another wrote, "Just left the Meadows and it sounded like shots to me."
A third witness reported, "I was outside when he was shooting. I didn't see him but I heard him and saw a group of people running and screaming."
Videos shared on social media showed massive police presence in the area.
This is a developing story and will be updated with more information