Summit County Sheriff’s Deputy Fatally Shoots Man in Summit Cove Area
Summit County, Colorado – In a tragic incident on Sunday morning, a Summit County sheriff’s deputy shot and killed a man in the Summit Cove area near Keystone. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is now assisting Summit County in investigating the shooting.
The sheriff’s office first reported the shooting on its Facebook page at around 8:45 a.m., assuring the community that there was no ongoing threat. However, further details have not been released by the sheriff’s office as of 11 a.m. The fatality was confirmed by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.
The person who was killed has been identified as 18-year-old Charlie Foster, according to the Summit Daily newspaper. Foster’s aunt, Monica Vasquez, revealed that her nephew was experiencing a mental health crisis. Emergency dispatch audio also recorded a Summit County dispatcher referencing a mental health crisis.
The shooting was alerted by the sheriff’s office after an emergency alert was sent to nearby residents, instructing them to shelter in place due to a “police emergency.” The alert urged residents to take immediate shelter indoors, close all windows and doors, and turn off heating and air conditioning systems.
The initial call came in around 7:25 a.m. in the 800 block of Summit Drive, according to emergency radio dispatch audio. Deputies and a dispatcher mentioned a person who was possibly armed with a gun. The call appeared to be related to a missing juvenile experiencing a mental health crisis.
At least one Summit County sheriff’s deputy and one Dillon police officer arrived at the scene, with an officer reporting that they had the person at gunpoint. Around 7:40 a.m., a request was made over the radio to issue a shelter-in-place order, and gunshots were heard shortly after.
It remains unclear which officer or deputy fired their weapon or if Foster had a weapon or fired it. Foster’s aunt mentioned that he had a BB gun, while officers on the radio dispatch audio only made reference to a weapon or gun.
The presence of body cameras on the responding officers has not been confirmed. CBS News Colorado has filed a public records request for footage of the shooting.
No further details are currently available regarding the incident.
Austen Erblat, a digital media producer, contributed to this report. CBS News Colorado is committed to Covering Colorado First. For more information, please contact our news team.
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What is the reason for the delay in releasing information about the circumstances leading up to the shooting in Summit Cove?
Newspaper. It is currently unclear what prompted the shooting, and the sheriff’s office has not yet provided information on the circumstances leading up to the incident.
The incident occurred in the Summit Cove area near Keystone, a popular mountain resort destination in Colorado. Summit County Sheriff’s Deputy, who has not been identified, fired the fatal shot. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is now assisting in the investigation to determine the events that transpired.
The sheriff’s office emphasized on its Facebook page that there is no ongoing threat to the community. However, community members are eagerly awaiting further information and details regarding the shooting.
Charlie Foster, the victim, was 18 years old at the time of his death. Authorities have not released any additional information about him or the deputy involved in the shooting.
The Summit County sheriff’s office has yet to disclose any additional information regarding the shooting, despite earlier reports on the incident. The investigation is ongoing, and it remains to be seen what conclusions will be drawn from the joint efforts of the sheriff’s office and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.
This tragic incident has undoubtedly left the community in shock and mourning. As the investigation continues, it is hoped that more details will be released to provide clarity and closure for all parties involved.
This tragic incident highlights the need for a thorough investigation to ensure transparency and justice. Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and the community affected by this unfortunate event.