Denver, CO
Denver police officer wounded in Broomfield shooting; suspect killed
An officer on Denver Police Division’s fugitive unit was shot within the neck Thursday afternoon and a suspect wished in a murder investigation was fatally shot by police at an intersection in Broomfield, authorities mentioned.
The officer was taken to a hospital and is taken into account steady, Rachel Haslett, a spokeswoman for the Broomfield Police Division, mentioned throughout a information convention.
Denver Police Chief Ron Thomas mentioned the male officer was shot within the neck however was OK.
“I’m very completely happy to report the officer is in steady situation,” Thomas mentioned. “I met with him, I met together with his spouse, and he appears to be doing in addition to could be anticipated.”
The suspect, a male who was not recognized, was wished in a murder investigation, Haslett mentioned. She didn’t present extra data on the case, citing the continued investigation.
About 3 p.m., Broomfield police arrived at Sheridan and Halfway boulevards to help Denver police, Haslett mentioned. The intersection is close to neighborhoods and a church and south of the Broomfield Commons Park and Open Area.
Haslett mentioned the suspect was driving south on Sheridan Boulevard when he collided with one other automobile whereas turning onto Halfway. He then tried to carjack one other automobile earlier than he began to run away and fireplace gunshots at Denver officers, she mentioned.
A lady was within the automobile with the suspect, Haslett mentioned, although she was not injured.
No Broomfield cops or bystanders had been injured, she mentioned.
“We’re grateful that no extra folks weren’t injured,” Haslett mentioned. “Clearly this might have been worse.”
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