A Pueblo police officer fatally shot a passenger who was brandishing a gun after a car chase early Thursday, the police department said.
Medical help was given at the scene, police said. The person died at the hospital.
Police said officers responded shortly after midnight to reports of a fight with weapons at Drew Dix Park in Pueblo. The people left the park before officers arrived but police got a description of the suspects’ vehicle, a van.
Officers found the van with three people in it. During the encounter, a passenger displayed a gun, police said.
An officer fired at the passenger, the police department said. The officers involved and one police dispatcher have been placed on administrative leave.
The 10th Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team is investigating the shooting.
The Pueblo County Coroner will identify the person killed after notifications are made.
