Arvada police officers shot a car theft suspect early Sunday morning after the suspect got into the stolen vehicle and shot at officers, police said. Officers found a stolen car in an alley one block west of Kipling Parkway, between West 58th Place and West 59th Avenue, around 3:40 a.m. Sunday, according to a statement from the Arvada Police Department. The suspect, who has not been publicly identified, got into the car, refused to exit and fired multiple shots at officers, the police department said. Related Articles Crime and Public Safety | 16th Street Mall stabbing suspect’s path marked by mental illness, homelessness, drug use Crime and Public Safety | Hundreds rally against Trump’s mass-deportation plan in Aurora Crime and Public Safety | Denver police officer acquitted of domestic violence charges Crime and Public Safety | Denver, police officer appeal more than $14M in payouts to George Floyd protesters Crime and Public Safety | Driver sentenced to 1 year in jail for Commerce City crash that killed 4 teenagers Three Arvada officers returned fire and shot the suspect, who paramedics took to the hospital “with life-threatening injuries,” police said. No update on the suspect’s condition was available Sunday morning. Police officials said the three officers involved were placed on administrative leave while the shooting is under investigation. No officers were injured. Sign up to get crime news sent straight to your inbox each day.