Colorado Deputy Shot Investigating Burglary, Suspect in Custody

Authorities identified the suspect as Jackie Wampler Jr., who was believed to be armed and dangerous.

August 7, 2019

A Costilla County, CO, deputy was shot multiple times while he was investigating a residential burglary early Wednesday morning.

The unidentified deputy was taken to a hospital in stable condition, according to the Facebook page of the Costilla County Sheriff’s Office.

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Texas Deputy Constable Murdered Driving to Work, Suspect in Custody

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