Adams County Deputy Shoots, Kills Suspect Near Watkins

WATKINS, Colo. (CBS4) -- A spokesperson for the Adams County Sheriff's Office confirmed a deputy shot and killed a suspect Friday morning. This happened at 7:10 a.m., near the intersection of Highway 36 at Peterson Road, when deputies tried to stop a stolen vehicle near the Shell Truck Stop, midway between the towns of Watkins and Bennett.

Members of the Adams County Critical Incident Team are investigating an officer-involved-shooting that occurred this morning.

"A preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect driver fled in the stolen vehicle while firing multiple rounds at deputies," according to the Adams County Sheriff's Office. "The pursuit terminated in the area of East Colfax Avenue and Peterson Road in Watkins. The suspect was struck by gunfire from an ACSO deputy sheriff and subsequently succumbed to injuries."

The deputy was not hurt, according to Sgt. Paul Gregory.

Gregory said supervisors from ACSO are still en route to the scene. Other information -- including who was shot and why -- is not yet available.

Neighboring agencies were asked to help with the investigation.