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Suspect Shot, Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting In Adams County

ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)- Adams County Sheriff's Office deputies were involved in an officer-involved shooting on Friday afternoon. The shooting happened in the 8300 block of Fox Street.

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Copter4 flew over the scene of the officer-involved shooting (credit: CBS)

Deputies with the Adams County Sheriff's Office Special Crimes Attack Team and the FBI Safe Streets Fugitive Task Force were attempting to arrest a fugitive. The fugitive was struck by gunfire from officers during a hostage situation.

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Copter4 flew over the scene of the officer-involved shooting (credit: CBS)

The suspect did not survive. The suspect has not been identified.

The Adams County Critical Incident Team is investigating the officer-involved shooting.

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