Oct 12, 2026
ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. A man wanted for suspected arson was injured in a shootout with Adams County deputies in Commerce City Monday morning, more than two hours after deputies closed several roads near 96th Avenue and Interstate 76.The shooting happened after deputies responded to a fire at the Super 8 hotel near I-76 and 88th Avenue. At the scene, deputies learned the suspect fled the area on foot but were able to contact him near 96th Avenue and the I-76 Frontage Road.Denver7 reporter Maggy Wolanske has more the video below: Several roads closed in Adams County as law enforcement responds to shooting involving deputieso"During the encounter, shots were fired, and the male was struck by gunfire," an Adams County Sheriff's Office spokesperson said in a news release. A knife was recovered at the scene.The suspect was taken to a local hospital for treatment. The deputy was not injured, the spokesperson said.As a result of the shooting investigation, several roads were closed to traffic: 96th Avenue at Brighton Road Westbound I-76 off-ramp to 96th Avenue 96th Avenue east of I-76 at the roundabout I-76 Frontage Road between 104th Avenue and 88th AvenueDeputies asked anyone in the vicinity to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.The deputy involved in the shooting was placed on administrative leave, per department policy. The 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office Critical Incident Response Team will be investigating whether deputy followed protocol.Detectives are investigating the arson call.Anyone with information regarding either incident is urged to contact the Adams County Sheriff's Office at 303-288-1535. ...read more read less
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