Thread: Colorado police say 'multiple deputies down' in incident outside of Denver

Colorado police say 'multiple deputies down' in incident outside of Denver

By Greg Norman | Fox News


The Douglas County Sheriff's Office says 'multiple deputies' are down following an incident in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (KMGH)


Police in a Colorado city just outside of Denver said "multiple deputies" are down after being shot while responding to a domestic disturbance call early Sunday.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said in a tweet that citizens in Highlands Ranch should shelter in place and avoid windows.

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DCSO is working an officer down call in the area of County Line Rd between Colorado Blvd and University Blvd. This is an active event, please avoid the area.
5:43 AM - Dec 31, 2017

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Meghan Lopez@Meghan_Lopez


#Breaking: we just heard gunshots in the distance. Police are now closing Colorado at otero. We are moving to the media staging area. @DenverChannel
5:45 AM - Dec 31, 2017

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“We have multiple officers down,” Deputy Jason Blanchard told the Denver Post. “We are not giving numbers or status at this point, we are still working on getting the suspect in custody.”
Police say they are working in the area of County Line Rd between Colorado Blvd and University Blvd in Highlands Ranch, located south of Denver.

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DC Sheriff

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A Code Red was sent out regarding this incident. Any citizens in the affected area are instructed to shelter in place, avoid windows and stay away from exterior walls.
6:15 AM - Dec 31, 2017

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“Any citizens in the affected area are instructed to shelter in place, avoid windows and stay away from exterior walls,” the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said, calling it an “active event.”

The officers were shot while responding to a domestic disturbance call at the Copper Canyon apartments.
Multiple law enforcement agencies and a SWAT team are on scene, police added.

The sheriff's office also told 11 News that the situation is "not looking good for us."


Police say the shooting happened at an apartment community in Highlands Ranch, Colo. (Google Maps)

Local media later reported gunshots being heard amid a stream of firetrucks and emergency vehicles entering the area.
It was not immediately clear what sparked the shooting.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/12/31...de-denver.html

UPDATE

One deputy was killed and four others were shot while responding to a domestic disturbance call outside of Denver early Sunday by a suspect who is “believed to be dead” and no longer a threat, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said.