Denver Police Shoot And Kill Suspect After Chase
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) -- Denver police officers shot and killed a suspect wanted for questioning in the death of a woman in the Globeville neighborhood.
The shooting happened following a police chase around 4:30 a.m. Thursday morning. Officers caught up with the suspect at I-70 and Colorado Mills Boulevard near Lakewood and did a "forced stop."
Huge police presence near Denver West Parkway and I70. Multiple agencies. Three @DenverPolice vehicles are damaged. Working to get details now. #CBS4Mornings pic.twitter.com/WXARzFqvln
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CBS4 Reporter Makenzie O'Keefe said three DPD vehicles were damaged.
"The suspect exited the vehicle. There was a foot pursuit," Police Chief Paul Pazen said. "It looks like the individual was firing at the officers. And officers fired back."
UPDATE: @DenverPolice located a homicide suspect, and a pursuit took place into Lakewood. Suspect ran and fired at officers, officers fired back. Suspect pronounced dead at hospital. #CBS4Mornings pic.twitter.com/xNAm28c0Ri
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None of the officers involved were hurt.
The suspect was wanted in connection with the death of a woman who was found in the 4700 Block of Pearl Street in Denver around 6 p.m. Wednesday.