An armed carjacking suspect was shot and wounded by Douglas County deputies during a high-speed chase in Highlands Ranch, injuring a deputy
Armed Carjacking Suspect Shot by Deputies in Douglas County
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. — An armed carjacking suspect was shot and wounded by Douglas County deputies during a high-speed chase on Monday night, according to the sheriff’s office.
A deputy was struck by the suspect’s vehicle and sustained minor injuries.
The incident began around 8 p.m. after Arapahoe County deputies reported an armed carjacking at S. Broadway and E. Panama Drive. They notified Douglas County that the suspect was entering their area.
Douglas County deputies responded to the alert and converged on County Line Road and Colorado Boulevard. They quickly located the suspect vehicle and attempted to stop it, but the suspect fled, according to the sheriff’s office.
During the pursuit through Highlands Ranch, the suspect rammed a patrol vehicle and opened fire, the sheriff’s office said.
Deputies returned fire, injuring the suspect. Officers arrested a passenger in the suspect vehicle on outstanding warrants. The suspect was then taken to a hospital. His name and condition have not been released.
The injured deputy was hospitalized and is expected to recover.
Littleton Police now leads the active investigation.
| Time | Location | Event | Injuries | Investigation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 p.m. | S. Broadway and E. Panama Drive | Armed carjacking reported | Deputy: Minor injuries | Littleton Police |
| During pursuit | Highlands Ranch | Suspect rammed patrol vehicle and opened fire | Suspect: Injured | Active investigation ongoing |
