A suspect is in custody after a deputy-involved shooting near Edora Park in Fort Collins Monday afternoon, according to the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office.
Two deputies attempted to stop an off-road motorcycle for traffic violations in Fort Collins, according to a news release sent Monday afternoon. The adult male rider didn’t stop and drove onto the bike path in Edora Park. The deputies followed on motorcycle.
The suspect then got off the motorcycle and exchanged gunfire with the deputies, according to the release. The news release does not say who fired first.
“The suspect fell to the ground and did not comply with deputy commands,” the LCSO news release said. “Due to the suspect’s proximity to his firearm, deputies formed a contact team and deployed a K9 to pull the suspect away from the gun.”
The news release said the suspect was provided first aid by responding law enforcement officers until being transported to a hospital with serious injuries.
One deputy was shot, according to the news release. That deputy was also transported to a hospital and is recovering.
Crime scene tape was still strewn up at Edora Park near a playground and grassy area off of Welch Street as late as 5:30 p.m. Monday. Fort Collins Police and LSCO were also still in the scene, including at a few entry points to the park.
A Larimer County Sheriff’s Office vehicle at Edora Park in Fort Collins on Monday, March 10.
The incident occurred at the park and near Riffenburgh Elementary School. No additional injuries have been reported at this time, according to the news release.
The suspect’s identity is unknown at this time.
The multiagency Critical Incident Response Team, or CIRT, has been activated to investigate the shooting, according to the X post.
CIRT investigates any officer-involved shooting in the 8th Judicial District that results in injury or death. After each investigation, the findings are reported to the District Attorney.
Since the LCSO was involved in the incident, the Loveland Police Department is the lead investigating agency for the CIRT investigation.
This story was updated with additional information.
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