Watch CBS News

Man Found Dead During SWAT Situation In Larimer County

LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – The Larimer County Sheriff's Office was involved in a SWAT situation Sunday afternoon that ended when a man was found dead.

According to Lt. Andy Josey, deputies responded to a home on Larimer County Road 54E and Filter Plant Road in unincorporated Larimer County after neighbors reported possible shots fired at a home.

A 58-year-old man who lived alone in the home recently left a long-term job and may be have been distraught.

"Due to the possibility that shots had been fired, sheriff's personnel are utilizing a team of investigators, negotiators, and members of Patrol and SWAT to attempt contact as safely as possible,"Josey said in a statement.

Authorities eventually were able to get in the home where the found the man dead.

No other details have been released.

Additional Information From The Larimer County Sheriff's Office

Anyone with information regarding this or any other crime is asked to call Larimer County Sheriff's Office at 970-416-1985 or Crime Stoppers at 970-221-6868 where you will remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a cash reward.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.