Lakewood police agent killed, 3 officers shot, 1 civilian injured in shooting on an RTD bus; suspect was killed in shootout – CBS News

Lakewood police agent killed, 3 officers shot, 1 civilian injured in shooting on an RTD bus; suspect was killed in shootout  CBS News

Lakewood police confirmed that four officers were shot during a gunfight with a suspect on Thursday night. One of those officers has died. During a news conference at approximately 9:30 p.m., Lakewood Police Public Information agent John Romero said that officers were called to the intersection of West Colfax Ave. and Wadsworth Blvd. on reports of a suspicious person. The suspect was boarding an RTD bus. When officers approached him, he opened fire. Police returned fire, hitting the suspect. He was pronounced dead on the scene. Four Lakewood police agents were shot and rushed to the hospital. One bystander was also injured and taken to the hospital.As of Friday morning, both officers who were treated at Denver Health had been released.

RTD released a statement that said, "RTD is deeply concerned by the shooting that occurred this evening aboard an RTD-contracted-operated bus servicing Route 76 in Lakewood. Our thoughts are with those affected directly by this incident. The safety and well-being of our customers, employees, and partners remain our highest priority. RTD personnel responded to the incident immediately and are fully cooperating with the Lakewood Police Department as it conducts its investigation. There are no impacts to RTD service currently."Police closed down the intersection at Bannock Street and N. Speer Blvd. outside of Denver Health. There was a large police