El Paso County, CO — What began as a domestic assault call on the evening of August 12, 2025, escalated into a tense, hours-long situation that ended with the arrest of 32-year-old Tyler Babb. The quick actions of the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO) deputies and responding Fountain Police officers are being credited with preventing further violence and potential loss of life.
Initial Call for Help
At approximately 5:30 p.m., the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Regional Communications Center received a call from a victim reporting they had been assaulted in their home in the 7800 block of Buffalo Horn Drive, near South Powers Boulevard in unincorporated El Paso County.
Deputies responded to the scene, identified the suspect as Tyler Babb, and issued an attempt-to-locate notice to alert area law enforcement agencies. The victim was advised to contact authorities immediately if Babb returned to the property.
Suspect Returns Later That Night
At around 11:15 p.m., the victim again contacted deputies, reporting that Babb’s cell phone location indicated he was near the residence. Deputies instructed the victim to leave the home for safety and quickly headed to the scene.
Upon arrival, deputies spotted the suspect driving into the home’s garage and closing the door. Patrol vehicles were positioned directly in front of the garage to block his escape. Shortly after, officers from the Fountain Police Department arrived to provide backup.
Threat of Suicide and Aggressive Confrontation
While outside, deputies and officers heard a vehicle engine revving inside the closed garage. At the same time, the victim shared a disturbing message allegedly sent by Babb, stating he intended to “kill himself by CO2 poisoning.”
Concerned for his safety as well as the safety of others, law enforcement entered the home through the open front door and approached the interior garage door. Moments later, Babb exited the vehicle and charged toward the deputies, prompting the use of less-lethal pepper ball rounds to stop his advance.
Babb then retreated to his vehicle, opened the garage door, and attempted to drive away, striking a deputy’s patrol car in the process. He exited the vehicle once more, at which point deputies and officers moved in to take him into custody.
Medical Evaluation and Charges
Babb was treated at the scene, transported to a local hospital for medical clearance, and later booked into the El Paso County Jail. He faces multiple charges, including:
- Third Degree Assault
- Menacing
- Harassment
Sheriff’s Statement
El Paso County Sheriff Joe Roybal praised the coordinated response of law enforcement, stating:
“This was an extremely dangerous situation for the victim, my deputies, and the surrounding neighbors. The suspect’s repeated threats and violent actions demonstrate he has no place on the streets of our community. I am proud of the rapid and coordinated response by our deputies and the assisting officers from the Fountain Police Department, which prevented this incident from escalating further.”
Babb was released from custody the following day, August 13, 2025, on a personal recognizance (PR) bond.
Ongoing Concerns
While the arrest brought an end to the night’s immediate danger, the incident highlights the volatile nature of domestic violence cases and the challenges deputies face in de-escalating situations that involve both threats of harm to others and threats of self-harm.
Authorities continue to stress the importance of reporting domestic violence promptly, both for victim safety and to allow law enforcement to intervene before situations escalate.
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