Breaking news out of Littleton, Colorado where we’re seeing reports of and active shooting investigation with “multiple deputies down”:
DEVELOPING: "Multiple deputies down" amid active shooting incident in Littleton, Colorado, sheriff's office says:
"Any citizens in the affected area are instructed to shelter in place, avoid windows and stay away from exterior walls." https://t.co/WwoOUq8ZLr
— NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt (@NBCNightlyNews) December 31, 2017
More from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office:
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
UPDATE, we have multiple deputies down, no update on their status. The scene remains active and please avoid the area.
— DC Sheriff (@dcsheriff) December 31, 2017
Due to this incident, the following agencies are on accident alert. Douglas County, Parker Police Department, Lone Tree Police Department, Castle Rock Police Department and Colorado State Patrol.
— DC Sheriff (@dcsheriff) December 31, 2017
KUSA – Multiple deputies are down in Douglas County, prompting a shelter in place for residents near C-470 between University and Colorado.
Around 6 a.m., deputies responded to a shots fired call at 3404 E. County Line Road.
We’ll keep you posted.
Update 1. Still now word on those injured, but multiple fire and rescue units from the area are on the scene:
Littleton Fire Rescue and @SouthMetroPIO are on scene supporting @dcsheriff on this difficult morning. pic.twitter.com/VcH0aw3ZoG
— Inactive Account Please Follow @SouthMetroPIO (@Littleton_Fire) December 31, 2017
Update 2. Still no word on the condition of the injured deputies:
UPDATE 0513 this morning deputies responded to he Copper Canyon Apartments for a Domestic Disturbance. During the Investigation, shots were fired and multiple deputies were injured. No status on the deputies and no status on civilian injuries. Please avoid this area.
— DC Sheriff (@dcsheriff) December 31, 2017
Update 3. Information on the shootings is still scarce, but here’s the latest:
Littleton Adventist Hospital reporting 4 patients, no word on condition; Sky Ridge Medical Center received 3 patients with non-critical injuries related to Douglas County Shooting; Awaiting call back from other area hospitals #9NEWS https://t.co/hBpOwi8Ubc
— Shaun Griswold (@shaun505) December 31, 2017
Due to the size and cope of this investigation an emergency shelter has been set up @ East Ridge Rec Center, located at 9568 University Blvd. in Highlands Ranch. If anyone has been displaced from their homes due to this event please feel free to head there.
— DC Sheriff (@dcsheriff) December 31, 2017
Update 4:
**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
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