A burglary suspect caught in the Adams State College music building was shot and wounded early Saturday morning, officials say.
The 20-year-old suspect, whose name was not released, was given first aide following the 1:30 a.m. shooting and was taken to the San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center for treatment, said Gregg Mestas, Director of ASC Public Safety.
The suspect was later flown to Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Adams State spokeswoman Julie M. Waechter said. It was unclear how serious the injury was.
The suspect is not an Adams State student, according to Student Affairs Dean Ken Marquez.
He is being investigated for burglary, according to Mestas.
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is helping to process the crime scene, according to Mestas.
The Adams State police officer who shot the burglar was placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
