Westminster Police Department
For Immediate Release
Direct: (303) 658-4421
Dispatch: (303) 658-4360
Prepared by: Investigator Cheri Spottke
Case Number: 2017-11193
Subject: Officer Involved Shooting
Date – June 30, 2017
Today around 6:40 pm, Westminster Police Officers were in the area of 3700 68th Avenue looking for a subject who had active warrants for his arrest.
As they were checking the area, they saw another suspect who was known to have several warrants for his arrest. When officers attempted to contact the suspect, he ran to a car in an attempt to get away. As the officers approached the car the suspect displayed a weapon. Several officers fired at the suspect, and he was pronounced deceased at the scene.
There were no injuries to the officers or any other people at the scene.
The incident is being investigated by the 17th Judicial District Critical Incident Investigation Team.
The officers involved in the incident will be placed on paid administrative leave, which is standard protocol.
The identity of the suspect will be released by the Adams County Coroner’s office.
Due to the ongoing investigation, no further details will be released at this time
For questions regarding this press release, contact Investigator Cheri Spottke 303-658-4360
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