I-25 reopens after deadly shooting involving Thornton police on I-25 near 84th Ave

A man was taken to a hospital and died after a shooting involving Thornton police on Interstate 25 on Monday morning.

According to Thornton Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 8500 block of I-25 about 7:30 a.m. to check on a male who was walking in traffic. Multile people called 911 to report that the man was causing vehicles to swerve and one caller said that she nearly struck the man with her car. 

When officers arrived, they found the 29-year-old male and attempted to talk to him. The man produced a weapon and was shot by an officer. He was rushed to the hospital where he died a short time later.

I-25 was closed in both directions from 84th Avenue to Thornton Parkway in Thornton during the investigation. All lanes reopened at 1:30 p.m. Monday. 

During the closure, drivers were advised to avoid the immediate area and use Grant Street, Washington Street and Huron Street as other possible routes. 

Police confirmed at least one officer fired their gun and placed two officers on administrative leave. 

Colorado State Patrol troopers were also on the scene to control traffic while the police department investigated the shooting.