(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The El Paso County Sheriff's Office (EPSO) said deputies are investigating an officer-involved shooting (OIS) that happened on Tuesday, March 11, after police responded to a road rage incident. According to EPSO, on Tuesday at around 3:30 p.m., the Colorado Springs Police D epartment (CSPD) responded to a report of road rage involving a gun. The reporting party gave officers information on a suspect that led them to an apartment complex in the 2100 block of Delta Drive near South Academy Boulevard and Chelton Road. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: No one injured after officer-involved shooting Avery Denton, Courtesy: El Paso County Sheriff's Office At around 9:30 p.m., officers attempted to contact the suspect, identified as 42-year-old Avery Denton, announcing themselves as police. EPSO said that when Denton opened the door, he was armed with a handgun raised and pointed it at the officers. At least one officer fired their weapon, but no one was hit. Denton was taken into custody shortly after. Per CSPD policy, the officers involved have been placed on administrative leave, and EPSO is investigating the incident. ...read more read less