Two armed standoffs involving Jeffco sheriff deputies and barricaded gunmen both resulted in the suspects committing suicide, according to the sheriff.

The holiday season took a tragic turn for residents in Jefferson County as they were faced with two separate incidents involving armed individuals and standoffs with the sheriff's department. On New Year's Eve, a tense standoff unfolded between deputies and a gunman in the 6500 block of South Weber Street, near Woodmar Square Park in Littleton. The situation was so serious that residents were advised to shelter in place while authorities worked to resolve the situation.

After three long hours, the standoff came to a heartbreaking end as the gunman took his own life. The news was devastating for all involved, but the community was able to find some solace in the fact that the situation had been resolved without any further harm to innocent bystanders. However, this feeling of relief was short-lived as a similar incident occurred just three days later.

On Friday afternoon, residents in the 12000 block of Critchell Lane in Conifer were once again instructed to shelter in place as authorities responded to another armed barricade. This time, it only took two hours before the sheriff's department announced that the gunman had also taken his own life. The entire community was left reeling from these tragic events, and it was a stark reminder of the importance of mental health and crisis intervention.

As the investigations into these incidents continue, there are still many unanswered questions. It was reported that the armed man in the second incident had been linked to a previous death in El Paso County, adding another layer of complexity to the situation. Meanwhile, the community is left to mourn and try to make sense of these senseless acts.

Unfortunately, these incidents are just a few of the many tragedies that occur every day. In an effort to keep the public informed and aware, it is important to stay updated on crime news. You can sign up to receive daily updates straight to your inbox, ensuring that you are always in the loop and able to stay safe in your community. Let's come together to support each other and work towards preventing these tragedies from happening in the future.

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