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Suspect Shot, Killed By Lakewood Police Identified

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4)- The suspect shot and killed by police in Lakewood on Tuesday night has been identified as Robin Alan Barber.

The shooting occurred at the Motel 6 located at 5th Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard about 9:20 p.m. after officers located a stolen vehicle in the parking lot.

As officers watched the vehicle, Barber, 28, eventually approached it. When officers tried to contact him, he ran which resulted in a short chase.

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During the chase, Barber fired shots at officers and the officers returned fire, striking Barber who was later pronounced dead.

An unidentified female who was a passenger in the vehicle was also taken into custody for questioning. She has been released but could still face charges.

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Robin Alan Barber (credit: Lakewood Police)

The Jefferson County Critical Incident Response Team continues to investigate the shooting which is standard practice in all police-involved shootings.

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