June 22nd 2024.
According to officials, a tragic incident occurred on Friday night in a trailer park where a man was fatally shot by a Craig police officer and a Moffat County sheriff's deputy. It was reported that around 9:40 p.m., the two law enforcement officers responded to a call about a man with a gun at the Cedar Mountain Mobile Home Community. This community is located at 925 West 1st St. in Craig, as stated in a joint news release from both departments.
Upon arrival at the scene, the officers encountered a man who was holding a handgun. It is unclear what transpired after their arrival, but the situation escalated and resulted in the man being shot by the officers, as mentioned in the news release. The man was later transported to a hospital by paramedics, where he unfortunately succumbed to his injuries.
The news of this tragic event has left many in shock and disbelief. As a result, the 14th Judicial District Critical Incident Response team has taken over the investigation. They are currently gathering information from witnesses and are also speaking to the officer and deputy involved in the incident. Both of them have been placed on paid administrative leave while the investigation is ongoing. In addition, both departments will be conducting their own internal investigations.
It is truly a heartbreaking and devastating situation for all parties involved. The loss of life is always a difficult and tragic event, and our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of the deceased. We hope that through the ongoing investigations, we will be able to gain a better understanding of what happened that night. Meanwhile, we urge everyone to sign up for our daily crime news updates to stay informed about any developments in this case. Stay safe.
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