AURORA, Colo. — Officers confronting alleged suspects in a stolen vehicle Saturday shot a person who police say produced a weapon while attempting to flee.
The incident was reported around 4 p.m. near East Alameda Ave. and South Galena Way.
Denver Police Chief Ron Thomas said the man who was shot ran from the vehicle across Alameda. Aurora officers chased him to a fence when he "turned and confronted officers, produced a weapon."
Two Aurora officers shot the suspect who later died at the hospital. No officers were hurt.
The man was identified as 31-year-old Anthony Edwards by the Denver Office of the Medical Examiner. His manner of death was ruled a suicide.
While the incident started in Denver, the confrontation and shooting happened in Aurora. Chief Thomas said Denver police and the Colorado State Patrol are part of the investigation.
Police closed both directions of East Alameda Ave. in the area as the investigation continued.
Editor's note on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 3:25 p.m.: This story has been updated with the suspect's identity and his manner of death. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, you can dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 24/7, visit Colorado Crisis Services, or click here for a host of resources in Colorado.