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Douglas County Deputy Zackari Parrish killed in the line of duty one year ago

Posted at 8:06 PM, Dec 31, 2018
and last updated 2018-12-31 22:06:59-05

DOUGLAS COUNTY – Today marks the one year anniversary of the death of Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputy Zackari Parrish.

It was on this day last year when Parrish and several other deputies responded to a disturbance call in Highlands Ranch.

The Douglas County Sheriff said it was almost immediately after they arrived when shots rang out.

Parrish was killed in the incident, and four other deputies and two civilians were injured.

The man behind the attack was shot and killed.

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