CONIFER, Colo. — A barricaded gunman in Conifer died by suicide Friday, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.
In a 3:29 p.m. social media post, JCSO said it was "working a barricaded gunman situation" in the 12000 block of Critchell Lane in Conifer.
In an update at 5:34 p.m., the sheriff's office said the situation was "resolved" and the suspect died by "apparent suicide."
A shelter-in-place order was been issued for residents within a 1/4 mile. The order has since been lifted.
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