The active-shooter has been shot and killed near the Belmar shopping center. Authorities are still investigating if he was shot when exchanging gunfire with police.
According to Fox21 News, five people have been killed, and an officer was injured during the shooting. In addition, the incident has given rise to fear among people regarding their safety.
The Christmas had not ended yet, and people near the area had to witness a horrifying incident. The Christmas music was playing in the empty streets of Belmar during the night of the incident.
The Active Shooter Killed Near Belmar Shopping Centre- Who Is The Suspect?
According to John Romero with Lakewood Police, the active shooter near Belmar shopping center has been shot and killed. However, the suspect’s name and identity have not been discovered yet.
On Monday evening, a shooting rampage erupted across Denver and Lakewood. According to authorities, there were four shooting scenes in the city of Denver. In East First Avenue and North Broadway, three individuals were shot in which two women were murdered, and a man was injured.
Similarly, one man was shot and killed in East 12th Avenue and North Williams Street. Likewise, the shooting happened in West 6th Avenue and Cherokee Street, but no injuries were reported.
When Denver police sought to apprehend the suspect, there was a gunfight between the perpetrator and the officers. As a result, a DPD police vehicle was disabled, but no one else was hurt.
In addition, Denver police chief Paul Pazen believes the perpetrator escaped to Lakewood, where another shooting occurred approximately 6 p.m. at a store in the 1500 block of Kipling Street. That shooting resulted in the death of one person.
Lakewood Shooting Suspect Identified
The Lakewood shooting suspect is not identified yet but is believed to be dead. The police have not shared any information about the suspect yet.
When the shooter was spotted near the Belmar area of Lakewood, the police tried to stop him. They exchanged gunfire at that time, but unfortunately, he escaped from the scene.
He barged into Hyatt House hotel, where he shot a clerk. He was taken to the hospital for treatment, but it is unclear how his condition is. Eventually, the police caught up with the killer, but he shot one of them. The officer was brought to the hospital and had to undergo surgery for treatment.
Nevertheless, the gunman kept shooting at officers until he was shot and died.
Is The Belmar Active Shooter Arrested?
The Belmar active shooter was not arrested but killed during the shooting. However, it’s unclear whether a Lakewood officer shot the suspect.