Law enforcement is currently responding to a “high-risk” situation near Westcliffe, Colorado. The situation is unfolding near Rocky Ridge Road, and officials are advising residents to lock down and shelter in place.
According to Custer County Sheriff Rich Smith, the situation began with a report of shots fired. When deputies arrived, they found multiple people dead, and a suspect fled the scene.
The suspect is considered to be armed and dangerous, and residents are being urged to stay indoors and lock their doors.
A shelter-in-place order has been issued for the area, and residents are being advised to avoid the area until an all-clear is given.
Law enforcement officers are currently searching for the suspect, and they are urging anyone with information about the suspect’s whereabouts to contact the Custer County Sheriff’s Office at (719) 783-1224.
This is a developing story, and more information will be released as it becomes available.
Updates
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1:30 p.m. MST: The suspect has been identified as Hanme Clark, 45. He is travelling in a white Dodge truck, with the license plate BHL-K27.
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2:00 p.m. MST: Clark is still on the loose, and the shelter-in-place order remains in effect.
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2:30 p.m. MST: Law enforcement officers have surrounded Clark’s house, and negotiations are underway.
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3:00 p.m. MST: Clark has surrendered to law enforcement.
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3:30 p.m. MST: The shelter-in-place order has been lifted.
Additional Information
- The motive for the shooting is still under investigation.
- The identities of the victims have not been released.
- Law enforcement officers are still investigating the scene.
We will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.
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