ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — A person at HCA HealthONE Swedish was injured after shots were fired by police Thursday evening, the Cherry Hills Village Police Department initially posted on social media.
A suspect, taken into police custody on charges of auto theft earlier Thursday, allegedly violently attacked the Cherry Hills police officer accompanying the suspect to a medical examination.
The Cherry Hills Village Police Department later clarified that's when the officer fired shots. No one else was injured in the shooting, according to the Cherry Hills Village Police Department.
Cherry Hills Village Chief of Police Jason Lyons released the following statement:
“We recognize that this incident was troubling for hospital staff, patients, and visitors. Situations like this are why an officer remains with a suspect at all times while medical care is provided. Violence in a healthcare setting is unacceptable, and we are grateful that no additional injuries occurred.”
The officer involved was put on paid administrative leave, per department policy, while outside law enforcement agencies investigate what happened.
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