Up next
Author
Tags
Share this @internewscast.com
FacebookXRedditPinterest

DENVER — A man is dead after an Adams County Sheriff’s deputy opened fire at a motel early Friday morning.

The shooting happened at the Lakeside Motel in the 6500 block of Federal Blvd.

According to the early information from the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, the deputy opened fire after it was believed the man was armed with a handgun.

The sheriff’s deputy was uninjured.

The shooting happened just after midnight and traffic is being impacted as the investigation is ongoing. The sheriff’s office tweeted two lanes of traffic are open on the southbound lanes in the 6200 block of Federal Blvd. One lane remained closed.

Read Related Also: Law&Crime hits 5 million YouTube subscribers

This is a developing story and will be updated.

A man is dead after an Adams County Sheriff’s deputy opened fire Friday morning
D7 follow up bar 2460x400FINAL.png

What do you want Denver7 to follow up on? Is there a story, topic or issue you want us to revisit? Let us know with the contact form below.

Share this @internewscast.com
FacebookXRedditPinterest
You May Also Like
Man shot woman with an AR-15 in front of her daughters

Tragic Incident: Woman Fatally Shot by Man in Front of Her Daughters

Background: News footage shows Charles Lee Dawson (far right) with his attorney…
VIDEO: Man Tells News Station He Killed Parents in 2017 & Buried Their Bodies

VIDEO: Man Confesses to News Outlet About Killing Parents in 2017 and Burying Their Remains

A man in New York was taken into custody on Thursday after…
Driver shoots man to death in road rage incident: Cops

Motorist fatally shoots man during road rage confrontation: Police

Left: Jaden Harris (Sanford police). Right: Joseph Hall (Allen-Beyer Funeral Home). A…
Man allegedly fires gun at bar during Cowboys game

Man Accused of Shooting Gun at Bar During Cowboys Game

Inset: David Callum (North Richland Hills Police Department). Background: The sports bar…

Gainesville Woman Arrested for Drunk Driving with Child Passenger

Staff report GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Alia Juanita Clarke, 26, was arrested early…
Wisconsin Elementary School Teacher Cries in Court After Sexually Enticing 11-Year-Old Boy

Wisconsin Teacher Breaks Down in Court Over Charges of Inappropriately Approaching 11-Year-Old Boy

A former elementary school teacher from Wisconsin reportedly became emotional in court…
Idaho Couple Charged With Stalking Dozens with 277-Page ‘Hit List’ Manifesto

Idaho Couple Accused of Stalking Multiple People with Extensive 277-Page ‘Hit List’ Manifesto

An Idaho pair faces numerous charges after allegedly distributing a manifesto urging…
Body Found in D4vd’s Impounded Tesla Identified as 15-Year-Old Girl Who Disappeared Last Year

D4VD’s Alter-Ego ‘Pain,’ Tesla Key Card Found in Gutter, Celeste, 14, Discovered in Trunk

A Tesla key card purportedly found near David Anthony Burke, also known…
Teen faked abduction that led to Amber Alert: Sheriff

Sheriff Reports Teen’s Fake Abduction Triggered Amber Alert

Authorities report that Caden Speight fabricated a kidnapping story, prompting Florida officials…
'Best news': Grieving mum's relief after answers over missing daughter

“Heartwarming Update: Bereaved Mother’s Comfort After Discovering Missing Daughter’s Fate”

Sandi Harvey says she has known what happened to her daughter Leisl…
Police look to extend use of SA's new 'stop and search' knife laws

Police Aim to Expand Implementation of South Australia’s New Knife Stop and Search Laws

South Australian police are expanding their efforts to combat knife crime, with…
Man killed and wrapped up roommate with carpet and necktie

Roommate Found Dead, Body Hidden in Carpet and Necktie

Left inset: Marvin Jean-Pierre (Broward County Sheriff’s Office). Right inset: Jose Mondelus…