Westminster , Colorado
June 16, 2016
Agencies: 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office Colorado | Westminster Public Safety Center Colorado
Cause of death: Shooting
Last updated: almost 6 years ago
The shooting happened at about 4:30 p.m. near the Guitar Center in the 8600 block of Sheridan Boulevard.
Officers were attempting to arrest a suspect with multiple felony warrants who was near his car in the parking lot.
Police say the man fought with officers, and during the altercation was able to turn his car on.
As the man began driving away, he ran over an officer then dragged him with the car.
Several officers then fired shots at the suspect who was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.