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AURORA, Colo.—A man who was suspected of wounding an Aurora police officer during a traffic stop is dead following a standoff with police.
Police said the man was shot and killed Friday morning.
Police said the man barricaded himself in a condo and was holding a family of four hostage. He indicated over the phone he would shoot it out with police.
Gas was deployed in the condo after the gunman refused to come out. Police say he was holding a handgun when he exited through a window. Multiple officers fired at him.
Officers were able to remove the family safely.
The suspect is accused of shooting a police officer during a traffic stop on Thursday. The officer has been released from the hospital.
