Man arrested for assault in front of city administration building

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(COLORADO SPRINGS) – A man was arrested Thursday, May 16, after he allegedly assaulted a vulnerable person and then an officer who responded to the scene.

According to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD), an officer responded to the city government building on South Nevada Avenue in downtown Colorado Springs just before 4 p.m. for a report of a fight outside the building.

CSPD said when an officer arrived, they determined the suspect was attacking a vulnerable adult. As the officer approached, CSPD said the suspect became combative and kicked the officer in the chest.

The suspect, identified as 49-year-old David Shook, was eventually taken into custody but continued to struggle with law enforcement until he was booked into the Criminal Justice Center.

The victim of the first attack was treated at the scene for minor injuries, but the officer suffered no injuries as a result of the kicks. Shook was charged with assault on a vulnerable adult and attempted assault on a peace officer. Shook will be arraigned in El Paso District Court on June 13.