DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. -- One deputy was killed and six other people injured, including four deputies after a shooting at an apartment complex in Colorado Sunday.
Authorities in Colorado reported that multiple deputies were down Sunday morning after shots were fired at an apartment complex.
The department later released a statement saying 5 deputies and two civilians had been shot. The deputy killed has been identified as 29-year-old Zachary Parish. The suspect is believed to be dead and no longer a threat.
**Copper Canyon OIS Update**- Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance resulting in shots fired. 5 deputies shot by suspect. 1 deputy confirmed deceased. 2 civilians also shot by suspect. Suspect shot & believed to be dead & no longer a threat. #CopperCanyonOIS
— DC Sheriff (@dcsheriff) December 31, 2017
According to KGTV sister station KMGH, the shooting happened early Sunday morning at the Copper Canyon Apartments.
Deputies responded to the apartments after receiving reports of a domestic disturbance.
Once on scene, shots were fired and "multiple deputies were injured," according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Department.
Following reports of shots fired, the sheriff’s office issued a code red and instructed residents in the area to shelter in place.
A Code Red was sent out regarding this incident. Any citizens in the affected area are instructed to shelter in place, avoid windows and stay away from exterior walls. pic.twitter.com/RgutCEqgJA
— DC Sheriff (@dcsheriff) December 31, 2017
In live video, dozens of authorities could be seen standing by in what appeared to be a parking lot.
