Multiple deputies have been shot in an active shooter scene in Douglas County, Colorado, Sunday morning.
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CBS News reports that a Code Red alert has been issued in an area south of Denver. The Douglas County Sheriff said in a tweet Sunday morning that multiple officers were shot.
UPDATE, we have multiple deputies down, no update on their status. The scene remains active and please avoid the area.
— DC Sheriff (@dcsheriff) December 31, 2017
Earlier, the sheriff department had issued a warning for residents to shelter in place while the scene remained active.
A Code Red was sent out regarding this incident. Any citizens in the affected area are instructed to shelter in place, avoid windows and stay away from exterior walls. pic.twitter.com/RgutCEqgJA
— DC Sheriff (@dcsheriff) December 31, 2017
Authorities have not yet released any information about a possible suspect or what prompted the shooting.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
