PUEBLO, Colo. (KOAA) — A shoplifting suspect is dead after an officer hit them with their patrol car, according to the Pueblo Police Department.
The incident happened around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday when police say a man shoplifted from the Famous Footwear, which is located near the Buffalo Wild wings on the northside of Pueblo.
Police say the man left the scene and was followed by police to the Colorado State Patrol building, which is located behind the Famous Footwear.
According to police, the man brandished a gun and refused commands to drop it. That's when he was hit by the officer, whose name was not released.
Despite life-saving measures, the man died at the scene. His name will be released at a later time by the Pueblo County Coroner's Office.
The Critical Incident Team, which is led by the Colorado State Patrol, is investigating to determine whether or not the use of force was justified.
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