Early Morning Incident in Thornton: Officer Hospitalized, One Man Deceased Following Police Shooting
Thornton, Colo. – A confrontation early Wednesday morning in Thornton ended with one man deceased and a police officer hospitalized, according to local law enforcement authorities. The incident unfolded in the vicinity of Gale Boulevard and West Thornton Parkway, an area bordered by Pecos and Huron streets, raising concerns within the community about public safety. Authorities were called to the scene for reasons not disclosed, leading to an altercation that escalated quickly, resulting in gunfire. …