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Larimer County, CO Shooting: Deputies Shoot Wanted Man Sunday Oct 25
Wellington, CO – A man wanted on multiple felony warrants was shot during an encounter with Larimer County sheriff's deputies Sunday evening, October 25, following an hourslong confrontation at a home
By Sophie Caldwell · 2026-10-26T07:21:23.017Z
Wellington, CO – A man wanted on multiple felony warrants was shot during an encounter with Larimer County sheriff 's deputies Sunday evening, October 25, following an hourslong confrontation at a home in Wellington, north of Fort Collins.
According to the Larimer County Sheriff's Office, deputies attempted to contact the man shortly before 2:30 p.m. at a residence in the 8200 block of Fourth Street. Authorities said the man refused repeated instructions to leave the home, prompting an extended law enforcement response.
Deputies reportedly had information suggesting the suspect might be armed. The Larimer Regional All Hazards/Crisis Response team was called to assist as authorities continued attempting to convince the man to surrender.
The situation escalated around 7 p.m. when the man emerged from the residence and allegedly fled from deputies.
Authorities said deputies pursued him on foot before encountering him in a nearby yard. Shots were fired during the encounter, striking the suspect.
Deputies immediately provided first aid while medical personnel, who had been staged nearby, responded to the scene. The injured man was transported to an area hospital for treatment.
Officials have not disclosed the suspect's condition or the circumstances immediately preceding the gunfire.
No other injuries were reported, and the Sheriff's Office said there was no ongoing threat to the community.
The Eighth Judicial Critical Incident Response Team was activated to investigate the officer involved shooting. The Loveland Police Department has been designated as the lead investigating agency.
Authorities have not released the suspect's identity or the specific felony charges associated with his warrants. Additional information is expected from Loveland police as the investigation continues.
The incident remains under investigation, with officials providing no immediate timeline for further updates.