DOUGLAS COUNTY, CO — A Colorado sheriff’s deputy was forced to open fire on a rifle-wielding man last week on the side of a highway, officials say.
According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, the deputy stopped to check on an SUV on the side of the road near Lilttleton.
When the deputy approached the driver, he came out of the SUV holding a rifle, which forced the deputy to shoot him, sheriff’s officials say.
Body cam video captured the entire incident.
The suspect, identified as 25-year-old Deyon Marcus Rivas-Maestas, was injured in the shooting and was treated at a hospital. He is now facing charges.
The deputy was not injured and was placed on routine administrative leave.
As many of you already know, Deputy Proulx was involved in a shooting last Friday, May 12th, at approximately 6:45 p.m. in the area of County Line Rd. and Santa Fe in the City of Littleton. A press conference was held this afternoon to release this recording of the deputy’s body camera footage and provide an update on the criminal investigation which is being completed by Littleton Police Department. Chief Stephens of the Littleton Police Department has identified the suspect as 25-year-old Deyon Marcus Rivas-Maestas. “The result of this shooting is a testament to the training each of our deputies are provided,” Sheriff Tony Spurlock said, “This just shows how necessary it is for deputies to be able to make split-second decisions, not only for their own protection but for the protection of the community.” The suspect has been released from the hospital and is currently in our custody at the Douglas County Detentions Center and is being held 0n a $50k bond. Any questions regarding the investigation of this case will be referred to Littleton Police Department.
Posted by Douglas County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday, May 17, 2017
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