On Tuesday September 3, 2024, at approximately 10:30 pm, Colorado Springs Police Officers (CSPD) located an unoccupied stolen vehicle in the parking lot of Walmart in the 3200 block of East Platte Avenue.

Officers coordinated with extra duty officers inside Walmart to identify the occupants of the stolen vehicle. Officers identified a male and a female as the occupants of the stolen vehicle. Officers approached the individuals as they were exiting the store, at which time the male produced a handgun.

As a result, at least one CSPD officer fired at least one round at the male suspect, striking the male. Officers began rendering medical aid until medical personnel arrived. The male suspect succumbed to his injuries on the scene.

The El Paso County Coroner’s Office has identified the deceased as 29-year-old Tyler Ben.

The female associate was detained and was not injured. She was interviewed and released with no charges.  There were no other reported injuries to anyone else in the store. No officers were injured in this incident. Per CSPD policy, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office will be investigating this officer-involved shooting.