DENVER (AP) — The Latest on shooting in suburban Denver that left sheriff’s deputies wounded (all times local):
9:10 a.m.
Authorities in Colorado say an emergency shelter has been set up in the aftermath of a shooting in suburban Denver.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said via its Twitter account that anyone who has “been displaced from their homes” after police were called to the shooting scene in Highlands Ranch can go to the East Ridge recreation center for shelter.
Earlier Sunday, the sheriff’s office said “multiple” deputies were wounded at the Copper Canyon Apartments after being called there to investigate a domestic disturbance.
**Copper Canyon OIS Update**- Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance resulting in shots fired. 5 deputies shot by suspect. 1 deputy confirmed deceased. 2 civilians also shot by suspect. Suspect shot & believed to be dead & no longer a threat. #CopperCanyonOIS
— DC Sheriff (@dcsheriff) December 31, 2017
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8:45 a.m.
Authorities in Colorado say a number of deputies were wounded after being called to the scene of a domestic disturbance in suburban Denver.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said via its Twitter account on Sunday that shots were fired in the course of the investigation and “multiple” deputies were injured.
The shooting happened at the Copper Canyon Apartments in Highlands Ranch. Residents in the vicinity were advised to stay inside and avoid exterior walls and windows.
No information was given on whether anyone else was injured.
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Authorities in Colorado say a number of deputies from a sheriff’s office in suburban Denver have been wounded.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said via its Twitter account that a major highway south of the city was shut down Sunday. Residents in the vicinity were asked to shelter in place, and avoid windows and exterior walls.
No other details were immediately available. The nature of the injuries to the Douglas County deputies wasn’t disclosed. It also wasn’t known how many deputies were involved.
