A Colorado sheriff's department verified they are exploring for a suspect following one of their deputies was shot and killed in the line of obligation.

Deputy Andrew Peery from the El Paso County Sheriff's Business office responded to a capturing when a suspect opened hearth. He was shot and afterwards died of his injuries. The altercation transpired in Widefield, Colorado, around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday night.

The sheriff's department issued a shelter-in-put get shortly right after the capturing transpired. The workplace proposed that inhabitants lock their doors and include their home windows.

El Paso County Sheriff's Deputy Andrew Peery was shot and killed though responding to a shooting in Widefield. (El Paso County Sheriff's Office environment/@EPCSheriff by using Twitter)

The division stated they are "actively hunting" for John Paz, a Hispanic male, as a suspect in the taking pictures.

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Governor Jared Polis issued a statement in reaction to the tragedy.

"My thoughts and condolences are with the household and buddies of Deputy Peery and all our neighbors in law enforcement who put their life at chance to provide some others," Gov. Polis explained.

Colorado Point out Patrol (CSP) also responded Deputy Peery's death.

"Our broken hearts are with the [El Paso County Sheriff’s Office] and the blood and blue spouse and children of fallen Deputy Peery. EOW check out, sir," mentioned CSP.

El Paso County Sheriff's Office environment has named John Paz as a suspect in the shooting that killed Deputy Andrew Peery. (El Paso County Sheriff's Office//@EPCSheriff via Twitter)

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The El Paso County Sheriff’s Business held a procession for Peery soon soon after he was killed. Several law enforcement cars drove from the hospital in which Peery died to the sheriff's business office, and on to a coroner's business. 

They inspired people to "line the streets with your flags for the relatives" to commemorate the fallen deputy.

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Deputy Peery was 39 many years old and is survived by his spouse Megan and two small children. 

Sheriff Monthly bill Elder mentioned Deputy Peery was a extremely devoted SWAT operator and has been with the sheriff’s office due to the fact 2016, WHD 21 documented.