A man shot during a traffic stop northwest of Denver Sunday night has died. Mountain View Police say the man got out of the car holding a shotgun.
It happened around 9:30 p.m. at West 44th Avenue and Yates Street.
Police searching for evidence from officer involved shooting possibly shell casings. @DenverChannel pic.twitter.com/dWL8YTN09N
— Sally (@sallymamdooh) December 14, 2015
The driver was transported to the hospital with serious injuries, according to Kirk M. Firko with Mountain View Police. Monday morning Denver Police announced the suspect had died.
The officer involved was not hurt.
Officer-involved shooting at 44th and Yates. Officers combing the area. https://t.co/13J03d8FEp pic.twitter.com/8xdYyGqxWP
— Chris Morriss (@Chris7NEWS) December 14, 2015
It is standard procedure for the officer to be put on paid administrative leave while the shooting is investigated.
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