DENVER — A suspect was wounded in a Denver police shooting in Clements Park in Jefferson County Monday morning. No officers were injured.
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office tweeted Monday morning that initial information indicates that police shot and wounded a suspect near the park located at West Bowles Avenue and South Pierce Street.
The sheriff's office said the suspect is being treated on scene and no officers were injured. Denver Police Chief Ron Thomas said the male suspect was later transported to the hospital where he described the suspect's condition as "stable."
AirTracker7 footage reveals heavy police activity in the park’s northeast corner. A wide part of the park is cordoned off with crime tape as police cars park on the grass.
The shooting took place close to Columbine High School, but the sheriff's office said that all schools in the area are secure and the incident did not involve any schools.
Thomas said the incident started in Denver after police responded to a report of an armed individual near South Lowell Boulevard and West Saratoga Avenue. When officers arrived, they observed the man get into a car and take off.
Moments later, Thomas said officers attempted a felony stop near Clements Park. At that point, the suspect took off on foot as police pursued. Thomas said the man appeared to have a weapon when he jumped out of the car.
During the foot chase, officers attempted non-lethal measures to stop the suspect, but Thomas said they were all unsuccessful.
"Lethal force was used. The party did go down. Officers attempted to render some medical aid and was able to secure that individual. He was transported to an area hospital and I as understand is currently in stable condition," Thomas said.
Thomas said a weapon was recovered from the scene. It's unknown if the suspect, who has yet to be identified, fired or pointed a weapon at officers. Thomas said the suspect has a felony warrant out of Denver.
The Jefferson County Critical Incident Response Team is investigating the shooting.
This is a developing story.
