LAFAYETTE, Colo. — Police in Lafayette shot and wounded a man who they said was actively stabbing his father early Sunday morning.

Police were called to the home in the 2400 block of Waneka Lake Trail around 2:45am regarding a disturbance involving a father and son, according to the Lafayette Police Department.

The department said officers attempted to get the suspect to stop his actions and ultimately had to shoot him.

Both parties were transported to the hospital with unknown extent of injuries. No officers were injured.

Police said the suspect, who has yet to be identified, will face criminal charges once he is released from the hospital.

The Boulder County Investigation Team, also known as the Boulder Critical Incident Team (BCIT), will investigate the officers’ use of force.

The two officers who fired their weapons were placed on administrative leave, pursuant to protocol.


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.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

You May Also Like

Lawsuit Claims Firefighters Dropped Man From Chair, Causing His Death

Left inset: Ronald Shuck. Right inset: The rolling office chair Phoenix firefighters…

Mother Accused of Killing Infant 4 Years After Ex Allegedly Killed Baby, Police Say

Alyssa Parkins (Box Butte Sheriff’s Office). A Nebraska woman is accused of…

Man Stabbed Victim After Being Refused Money, Police Say

Share copy link Inset: Michael Jason Knight (Miami-Dade Corrections). Background: The Twin…

Gainesville Man Gets 15 Years in Prison in 20-Count Child Pornography Case

Staff report GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Alexander William Callison, 30, has been sentenced…

Police Say Man Murdered Brother, Hid Dismembered Remains With Victim’s Wife

Insets, clockwise from top: James Adams, Robin Turner and Dalewayne Turner (WLS/YouTube).…

Gainesville Woman Arrested After Boyfriend Stabbed With Kitchen Knife

Staff report GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Cortaisa Tranea Johnson, 23, was arrested after…

Police: Man Claims Wife’s Fatal Shooting Was Accidental

Inset: Stephen Ray Lang (Harrison County Sheriff’s Department). Background: The Indiana area…