07 Sep 2024 | 10:35 PM UTC
US: Authorities close part of US 36 highway in Westminster, Colo., following officer-involved shooting on route Sept. 7
Officer-involved shooting prompts officials to close US 36 highway in Westminster, Colo., US, Sept. 7; lingering traffic disruptions likely.
Lingering transport disruptions will likely affect US Route 36 (US 36) and nearby roads in Westminster, Colorado, after an officer-involved shooting on the route prompted authorities to close the highway in both directions between Federal Boulevard and Sheridan Boulevard on Sept. 7. The shooting occurred at around 13:30 when a motorist, driving past a Colorado State Patrol (CSP) trooper's vehicle that was parked on the center median on the US 36 highway, fired multiple shots at the trooper's vehicle. The gunman then reportedly pulled over, exited his vehicle, and fired additional shots at the CSP trooper, who then exited his police vehicle and returned fire. The exchange of gunfire killed the assailant and left the trooper with non-life-threatening wounds. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident at the scene.
Officials will almost certainly maintain a heightened security presence in the affected area until authorities conclude their investigative work in the vicinity.
Avoid the vicinity of the incident site until authorities conclude their investigative work and depart the scene. Allow extra time for travel, and consider taking alternative routes to circumvent the affected area and any transport disruptions. Adhere to all instructions issued by local officials.
