BOULDER — After initially denying neighbor reports that Boulder police shot a large bull elk at Ninth Street and Mapleton Avenue late Tuesday, police officials Thursday revealed that an on-duty officer did kill the animal but failed to file a report with his supervisors or notify dispatchers.
A second, off-duty officer took the elk home “to be processed for meat,” according to city officials.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is now investigating the shooting to determine whether a crime has occurred, while the Boulder Police Department has launched an internal personnel investigation of the officers involved.
Jennifer Churchill, a spokeswoman for Parks and Wildlife, said she cannot comment on the case because it is an “active investigation.”
Churchill noted Wednesday that the elk is a “large game animal and a trophy animal.” The hunting of such animals is closely regulated. Poachers can face criminal charges and significant fines.
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