BREAKING: Shooter In Thornton, Officer Hit

Thornton, CO – An law enforcement officer has been shot in the area of E 88th Ave near Corona St in Thornton Wednesday night.

UPDATE: The Adams County Sheriff’s office is releasing “officer down.”

The suspect is still on the loose. K9 track in progress.

This is still an active situation and details are still developing. We’ll be updating with more details here.

UPDATE: It has been confirmed that the deputy has passed.

UPDATE: The suspected shooter is in custody. There is still a manhunt for two accomplices.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the officer and their family.

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