Four Colorado officers shot, one killed in gunfight

Officers called to suspicious person

Lakewood Police officers were called to Colfax and Wadsworth, about five miles west of downtown Denver, at about six thirty pm Thursday for a report of a suspicious person possibly involved in a hit-and-run earlier…

Suspect opens fire on officers

When officers encountered the suspect attempting to board a Regional Transportation District bus, the suspect opened fire within seconds. A gunfight ensued between the officers and the suspect.

“Within seconds of agents approaching the suspect, the suspect opened fire on our agents. A gunfight ensued.”

One officer killed, three wounded

All four officers were taken to area hospitals. One officer died from injuries sustained in the gunfight. The conditions of the three wounded officers were not immediately disclosed by police.

Suspect also killed, civilian injured

The suspect was killed in the gunfire, according to John Romero, public information officer with the Lakewood Police Department. A civilian was also injured in the incident, though the circumstances remain unclear.

Investigation and response underway

The Jefferson County Critical Incident Response Team will handle the investigation.Lakewood Police said their main concern is supporting the family of the fallen officer and the department.

“Law enforcement put their lives on the line for our safety everyday and I am heartbroken to learn that a Lakewood Police Agent was killed in the line of duty this evening.”