One wounded in alleged shootout with Craig police

A suspect was wounded in a shootout with Craig police Saturday morning after brandishing a gun near officers according to a police department news release Related Articles More people died in police chases in this Denver suburb than in the state s biggest cities Former Clear Creek County sheriff s deputy sentenced to years in prison for killing Christian Glass Thornton officers avoid charges in fatal Lakewood shooting but DA questions their decisions Douglas County sheriff s deputy cleared in February Main Event police shooting Denver police say man raised replica firearm at officers before shooting Police responded at about a m to a house in east Craig following a review of a male suspect armed with a handgun They exposed the suspect actively brandishing a firearm and he and one officer exchanged gunfire during which the suspect was struck and injured Police provided crisis anatomical care to the suspect who was transported to a hospital Craig police did not identify the suspect or officer involved and did not right away respond to questions about charges faced by the suspect and whether anyone else was wounded in the shooting The officer involved has been placed on paid leave and the shooting is being investigated internally as well as by the th Judicial District Critical Affair Response Organization police noted Sign up to get crime news sent straight to your inbox each day