Crime
Suspect in custody after shooting at Arista Flats Apartments in Broomfield, Colorado
Both the suspect and one victim have been transported to a local hospital.
UPDATE: The suspect involved is now in custody. The scene has been secured by law enforcement.
Both the suspect and one victim have been transported to a local hospital. Their current conditions are unknown at this time.
Broomfield, CO – A serious incident is currently unfolding at the Arista Flats apartment complex on Central Court in Broomfield.
The Broomfield Police Department has issued a shelter-in-place order for the area, warning residents that the surrounding vicinity is not safe.
The shooting is taking place on the west side of the old First Bank Center. Gunfire is still being heard in the area.
A witness living near the apartment complex told Channel2 NOW that they were walking their dog when a bullet pierced their window, narrowly missing their head.
Highway 36 remains unaffected by the incident past the area where police are responding to the active shooter situation.
The SWAT team, crisis negotiators, and surrounding law enforcement agencies are actively involved in the response.
Nearby Jefferson Academy has been placed on secure status. This means that the school’s normal operations are continuing, but the doors are locked to prevent anyone from entering or leaving the building.
The first media briefing will be held at 10:30 AM in the north parking lot of the First Bank Center.
If you are a resident of the area and did not receive an emergency reverse notification, please be sure to attend the briefing for important updates and information.
We will provide updates as more information becomes available.
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.