CORTEZ — A police officer and a suspect have been killed in a shootout following a site visitors cease Wednesday in southwestern Colorado, authorities stated.
The Cortez Police Division stated the officer, whose identify has not been launched, was shot after pulling over a car shortly earlier than midday within the rural city of Cortez within the 4 Corners area, the place New Mexico, Arizona, Utah and Colorado meet. The suspects fled of their car, and photographs have been exchanged with police a short while later.
One of many suspects was shot and died on the scene. One other was taken into custody.
The injured police officer was taken to Southwest Memorial Hospital, the place he died.
No different info has been launched.
“I’m saddened to listen to of the tragic passing of the Cortez police officer within the line of obligation,” Colorado Gov. Jared Polis stated in a written assertion. “My ideas and prayers are with their household, in addition to the Cortez Police Division and the group throughout this time. This officer devoted their profession to serving and defending their group.”
The governor ordered flags throughout the state lowered to half workers in honor of the fallen officer on the day of his memorial service.
