A suspect was killed and a deputy was injured after an early-morning altercation Thursday, the Adams County (CO) Sheriff’s Office said.
A deputy responded about 3:30 a.m. on a welfare check, KDVR reports.
Colorado Deputy Injured, Suspect Killed in Fight
A suspect left the apartment and when the deputy tried to apprehend him, a fight began. During the fight, the deputy fired his gun, striking the suspect. The deputy suffered injuries to the head and neck.
December 7, 2017
While at the scene, the deputy heard a disturbance in a neighboring apartment. A suspect left the apartment and when the deputy tried to apprehend him, a fight began. During the fight, the deputy fired his gun, striking the suspect. The deputy suffered injuries to the head and neck, the sheriff's office says.