LONGMONT, Colo. — Longmont police say a 20-year-old man was shot and killed by an officer Monday afternoon after allegedly taking a victim hostage during a domestic-related disturbance.
No officers were injured. The Boulder County coroner's office identified the man who was killed as 20-year-old Dariss Yearby, the coroner's office announced Wednesday.
Police responded around 2:30 p.m. near the intersection of Creekside Drive and Eagle View Circle.
According to investigators, three Longmont officers contacted Yearby after arriving on scene and learned he had allegedly taken the victim hostage.
During the ensuing standoff, police said he repeatedly claimed to have a gun and ignored multiple commands from officers.
According to police, following those commands and his refusal to cooperate, an officer fired his weapon.
Yearby was transported to the hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
Police said he was involved in a pending Boulder County case involving the same victim.
The officer who fired their weapon has been placed on paid administrative leave, per department policy.
The 20th Judicial District Critical Incident Team is conducting an independent investigation, and Longmont police will not participate in the probe.
Editor's note: This story was updated Aug. 12 to include Dariss Yearby's identity.
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