The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has been requested to investigate an officer-involved shooting occurring in Park County on February 9, 2023.
At approximately 7:50 p.m., Park County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to make a traffic stop on CSH 285 near the town of Bailey when the driver of a Toyota Land Cruiser failed to stop and began driving at speeds in excess of 100 mph. A short pursuit was terminated due to public safety from the erratic and dangerous driving of the suspect.
Deputies later located the vehicle in a ditch following a search of Highway 285 near the area of Grant, Colorado.
Further investigation determined the driver of the vehicle and his female passenger were inside a residence in the area. It’s believed the suspect indicated to the residents of the home that their vehicle was stuck and were seeking assistance.
Arriving deputies contacted the residents of the home and made entry to search for the suspects. A female was immediately arrested in the home without incident. The male suspect was found hiding in the home, and was shot by Park County Deputies following some type of altercation. It should be noted that it is extremely early in the investigation, and details about what led to the shooting are not available at this time.
The suspect, a 45-year-old man, was taken to a Denver area hospital where he is being treated. The suspect remains in critical condition.
No deputies were injured as a result of the incident. Two Park County deputies were placed on paid administrative leave per policy.
Per protocol, the CBI is coordinating with the 11th Judicial District Attorney’s Office on this investigation.