Deputy Andrew Peery Killed: What Happened? EXPLAINED
In the shooting south of Colorado Springs, deputy Andrew Peery was killed. Let’s see how Deputy Andrew Peery killed, who is the Suspect, and his Motive in detail
What happened to the officer?
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office reported that a deputy was slain on Sunday while performing his job. At 8:07 p.m., the office tweeted about Deputy Andrew Peery’s passing. He was shot to death.
According to the sheriff’s office, Authorities are now looking for a suspect named John Paz. Also, He was identified as a male Hispanic.
Around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, the sheriff’s office issued a public alert about police activity near Grand Boulevard and Ponderosa Drive in Security-Widefield. Moreover, Authorities gave residents instructions to lock their doors and windows and to secure their homes.
Who was the suspect?
ESPO gave a shelter-in-place order for the area of Ponderosa Drive and Grand Boulevard following the deadly shooting.
Soon after the shooting, the sheriff’s office reported it was actively looking for John Paz, 33, a Hispanic male, suspected in the shooting.
According to the sheriff’s office, John Paz is a suspect who is now being searched by police. He was referred to as a male Hispanic.
What was the suspect’s motive?
Paz is regarded as dangerous and armed. Also, He was not located or detained as of 10 p.m. on Sunday.
The Colorado Springs Police Department is the principal investigating agency for this officer-involved shooting in line with Colorado Revised Statute 16-2.5-301. Therefore, This is an ongoing investigation.
On social media earlier on Sunday, EPSO acknowledged that it was responding to a gunshot. Residents in the vicinity are being asked to stay inside after EPCSO reported law enforcement activities in the neighborhood.
For their safety, EPSO urged homeowners to lock all of their windows and doors.
Also, Officers stated: Anyone with information on Paz is asked to contact law enforcement immediately. (Ngnews 247)