An Adams County deputy shot and killed a suspect involved in a homicide and carjacking on Saturday morning. The incident began when officers responded to a report of an assault victim in Brighton, where they found a 72-year-old man who had been killed in an assault. The suspect, identified as a family member of the victim, was reported to be acting erratically and carjacked a passerby at knifepoint after crashing his vehicle. The suspect was driving a silver Honda CRV, which he exchanged for the passerby’s Chevrolet Camaro before being located by law enforcement. The exchange of gunfire between the suspect and the deputy resulted in the suspect being fatally shot. This tragic event highlights the dangers that law enforcement officers face while responding to violent incidents. For more details on this developing story and others, readers can visit The Denver Gazette’s news partner, 9News. Stay informed with the latest news by subscribing to the newsletter and receiving a weekly rundown of the 7 most important and interesting stories straight to your inbox every Thursday.
Adams County deputy fatally shoots armed suspect who assaulted family member | Crime & Justice
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