The Eighth Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) has been activated to investigate an officer-involved shooting.

On March 10, 2025 around 2 p.m., two Larimer County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to stop an off-road motorcycle for traffic violations in Fort Collins. The adult male rider refused to stop and drove onto the bike path in Edora Park. The deputies, who were on agency motorcycles, followed him into the park.

The suspect got off the motorcycle and exchanged gunfire with the deputies.

The suspect fell to the ground and did not comply with deputy commands. Due to the suspect’s proximity to his firearm, deputies formed a contact team and deployed a K9 to pull the suspect away from the gun. Responding law enforcement officers provided first aid until the suspect was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.

One deputy sustained a gunshot injury; he was transported to an area hospital and is recovering. No other injuries have been reported.

CIRT was activated and responded to take over the officer-involved shooting investigation. Anyone who witnessed this incident, who has not already spoken to law enforcement, should contact Detective Hooper at 970-962-2032. People who want to remain anonymous can also contact Crime Stoppers of Larimer County at 970-221-6868 or www.stopcriminals.org. The Loveland Police Department is the lead investigating agency and any further information regarding this incident will be released by that agency.