Officer injured after suspect allegedly fires at police in Greeley

Police say the 11-year-old had texted her father earlier that day, saying someone was knocking on the door. She was later found dead in their apartment. (Getty Images, File)

by: Samantha Jarpe

Posted: Sep 9, 2023 / 09:46 AM MDT

Updated: Sep 9, 2023 / 11:46 AM MDT

DENVER (KDVR) — An officer with the Greeley Police Department suffered non-life-threatening injuries after a suspect allegedly fired at police late Friday night.

According to police, around 11:55 p.m., officers were involved in an investigation in the 2100 block of Wedgewood Court.

They encountered an armed adult male suspect. Police said he fired at officers, who returned fire.

The suspect was taken to a local hospital for treatment, while one officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

A spokesperson for the Weld County Sheriff’s Office told FOX31 that the officer was not injured from a gunshot wound.

The 19th Judicial Critical Incident Response Team will handle the investigation into the shooting.

Anyone with information was asked to contact Detective John Tucker with the WCSO at 970-400-2934.