A confrontation between law enforcement and a suspected criminal near a popular Colorado eatery escalated into an officer-involved shooting this week. The incident unfolded Tuesday evening when officers from the Golden and Denver police departments were involved in a multi-jurisdiction response, ultimately leading to gunfire near the Casa Bonita shopping plaza.
Details emerged as the Lakewood Police Department informed the public of the incident, which happened near the intersection of Colfax Avenue and Pierce Street. While attempting to elude police, the suspect, harboring a firearm, was shot after a failure to obey orders to stop. FOX21 reported that the suspect was transported to the hospital after being hit at least once by the officers' gunfire.
Prior to the shooting, an attempted robbery had put local law enforcement on high alert. A man speculated to be in his 60s with a greyish beard had been targeted as a person of interest. The Lakewood Police Department, however, did not disseminate a full description of the individual, as noted by KDVR.
The encounter reached its climax several hours after the suspect was traced to a nearby apartment complex. He allegedly took flight once their presence became apparent and brandished the weapon before being struck by police gunfire. This narrative was corroborated by CBS News Colorado, who further detailed that law enforcement's engagement happened during the late afternoon. The resolve of the officers involved, representing both Golden and Denver departments, played out in the proximity of the strip mall that homes the landmark Casa Bonita.
