Crime
Shooting at Halloween house party shooting in Northglenn leaves 3 killed, 3 injured
The current condition of the remaining injured individuals is unknown.
A Halloween party in Northglenn, Colorado, turned deadly early Friday morning when a shooting erupted, claiming the lives of three people and injuring several others.
The incident occurred shortly after midnight near Belford Drive and Bruce Lane, close to Northglenn High School.
Northglenn Police responded to reports of gunfire and discovered one person deceased at the scene. Five others were transported to local hospitals with gunshot wounds, with two of them succumbing to their injuries.
The current condition of the remaining injured individuals is unknown.
Authorities believe this incident stemmed from a dispute among party attendees who were likely familiar with one another.
While no arrests have been made, police are actively searching for multiple suspects and following leads in Northglenn and surrounding areas.
They emphasize there is no known threat to the public at this time.
This is an ongoing investigation, and further details are being withheld to protect the integrity of the case.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting is urged to contact Detective Paul Gesi at 303-450-8857 or pgesi@northglenn.org.
Christian County, Mo. — Authorities have identified the suspect accused of fatally shooting a deputy with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office during a traffic stop as Richard Bird.
At the time the Blue Alert was issued, the suspect had not yet been taken into custody.
According to law enforcement officials, the deputy initiated a traffic stop involving a 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck along State Highway 160 near Highlandville.
During the stop, the suspect allegedly opened fire, fatally wounding the deputy before fleeing the scene.
The suspect was reported to have traveled southbound on Highway 160 following the shooting.
Authorities described the suspect vehicle as a black 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck equipped with a silver brush guard, black body trim, tinted rear windows, and a three-ball trailer hitch. The vehicle was bearing Missouri license plate 9MG-X36.
A statewide Blue Alert was issued to notify the public and assist in locating the suspect.
Law enforcement officials urged residents not to approach the vehicle or suspect if located, but instead to immediately call 911 and provide detailed information while remaining at a safe distance.
Christian County is situated south of Springfield and north of Branson, an area that sees significant travel due to its proximity to the Ozarks.
Multiple agencies across the region coordinated efforts in response to the alert.
Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting or the status of the investigation.
Law enforcement officials expressed their condolences to the deputy’s family, colleagues, and the community as they continue to pursue justice in the case.