CASTLE ROCK, Colo. — A man was fatally shot Wednesday night by Castle Rock officers after a neighbor reported a dispute with the man and said he was armed with a stick and a shotgun.
According to Castle Rock Police, someone called 911 around 10:15 p.m. to report a disturbance near the intersection of Bilberry Street and Celestial Avenue. The caller reported that the man, who was armed with a stick, grabbed their phone and broke it. After breaking the phone, the caller said, the man left the area and was possibly armed with a shotgun.
Officers arrived to the area a short time later and observed a man with a shotgun, police said in a news release. The release goes on to say that the man was seen breaking into the leasing office of a nearby apartment complex. He barricaded himself inside, police said, and officers who were outside heard at least one gunshot from inside.
Not long after the gunshot, the man exited the building with a handgun and fired at officers, police said. The officers returned fire, hitting the man. No officers were injured.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
The involved officers have been placed on paid administrative leave while the incident is reviewed. The Critical Incident Response Team of the District Attorney’s Office will conduct an independent investigation.
Anyone who witnessed the shooting or has additional information about what happened is asked to contact the Castle Rock Police Department’s tip line at 720-733-3517 or email CrimeTips@CRgov.com.