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| Colorado shooting latest: Deputy killed after gunman shoots at officers and civilians near Denver | Colorado shooting latest: Deputy killed after gunman shoots at officers and civilians near Denver |
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| A gunman opened fire on sheriff's deputies responding to a call in Colorado, killing one and wounding others before officers killed the assailant. | A gunman opened fire on sheriff's deputies responding to a call in Colorado, killing one and wounding others before officers killed the assailant. |
| The Douglas County Sheriff's Office said five deputies and two civilians were also shot by the suspect. Deputies were responding to a “domestic disturbance” call, the law enforcement agency said. | The Douglas County Sheriff's Office said five deputies and two civilians were also shot by the suspect. Deputies were responding to a “domestic disturbance” call, the law enforcement agency said. |
| “Suspect shot & believed to be dead & no longer a threat,” the office's Twitter account said. | “Suspect shot & believed to be dead & no longer a threat,” the office's Twitter account said. |
| A procession to honour the deceased officer was swiftly planned for the same morning, with the sheriff's department warning of heavy traffic. | A procession to honour the deceased officer was swiftly planned for the same morning, with the sheriff's department warning of heavy traffic. |
| Deputies were responding to a call of a domestic disturbance around 5.15 am local time at the Copper Canyon Apartments on County Line Road in Highlands Ranch - about 20 miles south of Denver - the Sheriff’s Office said. | Deputies were responding to a call of a domestic disturbance around 5.15 am local time at the Copper Canyon Apartments on County Line Road in Highlands Ranch - about 20 miles south of Denver - the Sheriff’s Office said. |
| A number of local police forces were on alert over the incident, while a SWAT team was said to be responding. A major road south of Denver was also shut down in the wake of the incident. | |
| A "code red" warning was issued for the surrounding area, with authorities calling for local residents to shelter where they are, as well as avoid windows and stay clear of exterior walls. | A "code red" warning was issued for the surrounding area, with authorities calling for local residents to shelter where they are, as well as avoid windows and stay clear of exterior walls. |
| An emergency shelter was set up in the local area, with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office announcing that anyone displaced from their homes over the incident should head there. | An emergency shelter was set up in the local area, with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office announcing that anyone displaced from their homes over the incident should head there. |
| The FBI's Denver office said it was monitoring the situation and offered a message of support. | The FBI's Denver office said it was monitoring the situation and offered a message of support. |
| Agencies have contributed to this report | Agencies have contributed to this report |