Lakewood Police Agent Killed, Three Others Injured in Deadly Shooting on RTD Bus
A deadly shooting in Lakewood Thursday evening left one police agent dead, three others injured and a civilian wounded following an exchange of gunfire involving a suspect aboard an Regional Transportation District (RTD) bus.
According to the Lakewood Police Department, officers responded around 6:30 p.m. Nov. 5 to the area of West Colfax Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard after receiving a report of a suspicious person who may have been involved in an earlier hit-and-run.
Officers encountered the suspect as he attempted to board an RTD bus serving Route 76. The suspect opened fire on officers, prompting them to return fire. The suspect was killed during the exchange.
Four Lakewood police agents were struck by gunfire and transported to area hospitals. One agent later died from their injuries, while the remaining three were reported to be in stable condition. A civilian was also injured during the incident.
The identities of the fallen agent, injured individuals and suspect had not been publicly released as of Friday morning.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis expressed condolences following the officer's death, recognizing the dangers law enforcement officers face while serving their communities.
RTD confirmed the shooting occurred aboard one of its contracted buses and said it is cooperating with the Lakewood Police Department throughout the investigation. The agency also reported no ongoing impacts to transit service.
The First Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team will investigate the shooting.
The incident remains under investigation, and additional information is expected as authorities release further details.
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