FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OCTOBER 27, 2024
For more information, contact:
Commander Kyle Peltz
970-350-9678
[email protected]
WELD COUNTY, Colo. – On Sunday, October 27, 2024, at approximately 12:16 am, deputies from the Weld County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a disturbance in the area of the 200 block of 2nd Avenue Lane in unincorporated Weld County.
During the incident, deputies encountered an adult male subject who was armed with a firearm. The male discharged the firearm while deputies were on the scene. A Weld County Deputy fired his weapon at the male, striking him twice. The male was transported to a local hospital for gunshot injuries. The male is expected to survive. There is no further threat to the general public.
The 19th Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) was activated and responded to lead the investigation into the incident.
Anyone with information pertaining to this incident who has not already spoken to law enforcement is asked to please contact Detective Michael Shea at 970-350-9676 or [email protected].
This press release was distributed on behalf of the 19th Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT).