A suspect was seriously injured after firing at police officers in Arvada, Colorado, early Sunday morning. The incident occurred when officers from the Arvada Police Department discovered a stolen vehicle parked in an alley near Kipling Parkway and West 58th Place. According to a statement from the department, officers approached the vehicle, and the suspect, who was inside, refused to exit. The situation escalated when the suspect opened fire on the officers.
In response, the officers returned fire, striking the suspect. The suspect was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. As of 11 a.m., there were no updates on the suspect’s condition, and the investigation is ongoing. Thankfully, none of the officers were injured during the exchange of gunfire.
The three officers involved in the shooting have been placed on administrative leave, as per department policy. The Arvada Police Department has stated that more information will be provided in a follow-up update, which is expected on Monday.
The incident is currently under investigation, and authorities are working to gather additional details regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
