Rep. Lauren Boebert incident under "active investigation," police say

Rep. Lauren Boebert is under "active investigation" related to an alleged incident in Colorado, authorities confirmed to CBS News on Sunday.

The Daily Beast reported Sunday that the Colorado Republican is the subject of an investigation into "an alleged physical altercation with her ex-husband," which the outlet said occurred at a restaurant in Boebert's district on Saturday. Silt Police Chief Mike Kite confirmed to CBS News that an "active investigation" was underway, though no further information was provided.

In a statement to CBS News, Boebert denied the allegations circulated on social media that she punched Jayson Boebert in the face, calling it a "sad situation."