The Elbert County Sheriff’s Office is currently trying to identify an individual after a shooting incident inside the County Administration Building, 212 Comanche St. in Kiowa.

Approximately 9:25 a.m. on Wednesday, a shooting incident was reported, with the Sheriff confirming one person dead from an “apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.”

According to county sources, the individual has not yet been identified, and an investigation is ongoing.

The incident closed all Elbert County Government offices on Wednesday.

Elbert County spokesperson Wendy Holmes confirmed in a statement to The Denver Gazette that offices would be open for business during regular business hours on Thursday.

The Elbert County Sheriff has declined to release the name of the victim, according to Holmes.

“The family of the deceased is asking for their privacy during this incredibly difficult time,” Holmes said. There will be no further statements.”

There is no threat to the community, official sources said.

This is a developing story and will continue to be updated as information becomes available.