FORT COLLINS, Colo. — A Fort Collins neighborhood was told to shelter in place early Saturday as officers took a shooting suspect into custody, authorities said.
The Larimer County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) and Fort Collins Police responded to a call about 12:30 a.m. of a woman who had been shot in the 300 block of Sitzman Way, according to a release. That area is on the western edge of Fort Collins.
The release said the woman and a witness fled to a nearby grocery store, where they were met by law enforcement and medical personnel. The woman was transported to the hospital and underwent emergency surgery, the release said. LCSO provided no more information on her condition.
LCSO said they established a perimeter around the home on Sitzman Way, and nearby residents were asked to shelter-in-place as a warrant was being prepared, authorities said.
About 5 a.m, Larimer County Regional SWAT entered the home and took Geoffery James Lewicke, 44, into custody, the release said.
This investigation is ongoing, and LCSO said there was no immediate threat to the public. LCSO said Lewicke was booked on suspicion of the following charges:
- Attempted murder in the 1st degree
- 1st-degree assault
- Criminal attempt
Anyone with information can contact Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers at info@nococrimestoppers.com or 1-800-222-8477. Tipsters can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.
Calls to the Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers are not recorded and the phone does not have caller ID, according to the NoCoCrimestoppers website. A coordinator completes a tips information form, makes initial inquiries and passes the information along to investigators.
A two-way dialogue system online also allows tipsters to come back and provide additional information and ask questions.
A community board of directors meets regularly to evaluate arrests and determine reward amounts.
> More information about Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers can be found here.
> Additional NoCo Crime Stoppers bulletins can be found here.
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