LAKEWOOD, Co — People are being asked to avoid the intersection of West Colfax Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard as an investigation into a shooting unfolds.
A spokesperson with Lakewood Police confirmed that one officer was shot and killed and three others were injured in a shooting with a suspect near an RTD bus Thursday.
The suspect was killed in that shooting, and one other civilian was injured.
Meanwhile, a procession is forming along Speer Boulevard outside Denver Health. Denver7 crews also saw Denver Police Chief Ron Thomas outside of the hospital.
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The shooting took place west of Sloan Lake along Colfax Avenue. Officers were called to the scene around 6:30 p.m. after it was reported that a person was trying to force their way on a bus.
When officers approached the suspect, he allegedly opened fire on them. He was shot and killed by police at that time.
Denver7 has learned the incident in question took place involving an RTD Denver bus, according to an RTD spokesperson. Exact details on what happened have not been released yet.
RTD is deeply concerned by the shooting that occurred this evening aboard an RTD-contracted operated bus servicing Route 76 in Lakewood. Our thoughts are with those affected directly by this incident. The safety and well-being of our customers, employees and partners remain our highest priority.
RTD personnel responded to the incident immediately and are fully cooperating with the Lakewood Police Department as it conducts its investigation. There are no impacts to RTD service currently.
In response to the shooting, the Governor's office put out the following statement:
Law enforcement put their lives on the line for our safety every day, and I am heartbroken to learn that a Lakewood Police Agent was killed in the line of duty this evening. My heart goes out to their family and friends. My thoughts are also with the three agents who are still receiving care at area hospitals, as well as the civilian who was wounded, and I wish them a full and speedy recovery. Thank you to law enforcement who run into danger to keep us safe and to protect our communities.
Denver7's Allie Jennerjahn is working to learn more information. This is a developing story and will be updated as more information is released.
