FORT COLLINS, Colo. — A Fort Collins police officer and a suspect were shot during an exchange of gunfire following a single-vehicle rollover crash Sunday, according to the Fort Collins Police Department.
FCPS is investigating an officer involved shooting. Both an officer and suspect were shot. CIRT has been activated to investigate the incident. There is no threat to the community. The injured officer is expected to recover. Additional information will be released when possible.
— Fort Collins Police (@FCPolice) July 21, 2024
Police said the officer was transported to a hospital and is expected to recover.
The male suspect, who was driving the vehicle involved in the crash, was taken to a local hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.
The suspect was identified Monday as 42-year-old Clayton Pierce of Fort Collins.
The single-vehicle crash occurred around 12:41 p.m. at Bryan and Mountain Avenues near Grandview Cemetery.
When officers arrived on scene, the driver "exited the vehicle with a firearm and exchanged gunfire with officers," according to a news release.
The suspect then ran toward the cemetery, where he was later located and taken into custody.
Witnesses reported two dogs were in the vehicle during the crash and ran away; one was later located. The other, a pit bull terrier, has not been found.
The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation into the officer-involved shooting.
