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Suspect killed in police shooting in Frederick late Wednesday night

Shooting in Frederick Jan 5 2022
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FREDERICK, Colo. — Police in Frederick shot and killed a suspect late Wednesday night on 7th Street.

At approximately 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, officers with the Frederick Police Department responded to the 200 block of 7th Street after receiving a report of shots fired. Multiple other agencies also responded to the scene.

When Frederick officers arrived, the police and a suspect exchanged gunfire, the department said. No details were available on what led up to the shooting.
No officers were injured. The suspect was pronounced deceased at 1:52 a.m., according to police.

The 19th Judicial Critical Incident Response Team is investigating this police shooting. Police will be at the scene throughout the morning.

The department said there is no threat to the community.

No other details are available.

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