Colorado police officer killed, 3 more officers wounded after suspect opens fire near bus
A suspect trying to board an RTD bus near Denver opened fire on Lakewood police officers, killing one and wounding three others Thursday evening.
TL;DR
- A Lakewood police officer was killed and three others wounded in a shooting incident near a bus.
- The shooting occurred when officers responded to a report of a suspicious person and the suspect opened fire.
- The suspect was attempting to board a Regional Transportation District (RTD) bus when the encounter took place.
- The suspect was shot by police and pronounced dead at the scene.
- A civilian was also injured and transported to a local hospital.
- Colorado Governor Jared Polis and RTD released statements expressing their condolences and concern.