Lakewood Police Officer Killed, Three Others Wounded in Violent RTD Bus Shootout
A Lakewood police officer was killed and three others wounded during a shootout on an RTD bus. The suspect is dead and one civilian was injured.
POLICY WIRE — Lakewood, Colorado — A violent confrontation on Thursday evening left one Lakewood police officer dead and three others wounded aboard a Regional Transportation District (RTD) bus.
The police department confirmed that the officer was fatally shot during the exchange with a suspect. The suspect, identified as a man, was shot by police and pronounced dead at the scene.
The incident occurred near the intersection of West Colfax Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard. Authorities were originally dispatched to the area following reports of a suspicious person at the location.
In addition to the law enforcement casualties, one civilian sustained injuries during the gunfire. Emergency responders worked on-site to treat the wounded individuals and secure the perimeter.
Authorities have urged the public to avoid the area around West Colfax and Wadsworth while a major investigation continues to unfold. Details regarding the identities of the officers and the injured civilian have not yet been released.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
