Since December 31st, this will be the third police officer that has been shot and killed in the line of duty in Colorado in the last 37 days. According to the CBS Denver, a deputy in Colorado Springs has been shot and killed in the line of duty and three other officers have been injured in a call about a motor vehicle theft.

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Along with injuries to law enforcement, a civilian has been shot and transported to the hospital. The suspect has been shot and killed. There is a large emergency response in the area of Galley Road and Murray Blvd. If you or someone you know might happen to be in the area, you are being asked to avoid this area currently.


Source: CBS Denver

If you would like to help defend our local police officers, please visit Shield616-- a non-profit that dedicates its time and resources to properly equipping the officers who have boots on the ground. Providing them with crucial, life saving vests and body armor that helps defend against these evil attacks.

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