Greeley police set to give a more formal interview later. But there was a trespassing call police came on, they found two suspects, the suspects ran. One of them turned around and fired at officers. Thats when a perimeter was set up were being told, as we look at more video from earlier, closer to the scene. Thats when there was another encounter and were being told thats when one suspect was killed, another taken into custody. No officers were injured. This is the video youre looking at from earlier closer to the scene before they really backed people off. Back here live, traffic is being diverted. It will be a while before highway 85 reopens. We do expect to get a formal interview with Greeley Police in a bit. This information. And 37th. Jayson, now not impacting traffic too much. Once the commute picks up it will get worse. That use that south side of to denver. But i25 might be the better greeley. This is the section in evans thats closed down now from 37th street to 42nd street. O
They served. Nate carrigan was the guy ultimate sacrifice. Deputy kolby martin and hancock was injured as well. We have Team Coverage with reporters digging into all aspects including how the community is coming together to mourn. The command post is near the friendship ranch subdivision where the shooting started. Thats where mark stewart is tonight and investigators are still at the house. Reporter and from the very start, deputies knew they could face trouble when they came here. Other deputies were on standby in case things turned violent and thats what happened. Chaos in the mountains respond on a possible gunshot wound. Reporter just before 10 00, Nate Carrigan is shot dead, he was part of a team serving an eviction notice, when martin wirth opened fire. The suspect is down and possible three patients. Investigators say he first met them on his deck and grabbed a rifle and started shooting when the officers followed him. Corporal carrigan was killed and two colleagues wounded. Wi
Surrounding a very large area, between 37th and 42nd. Heres what we know from police, a trespassing call they were on. They confronted two men. They ran from police. One man turned and fired at officers. This is where we just got a clarification from police. Its when they say there was a perimeter set up. They encountered the two suspects a second time. Thats when one man brandished his gun, he showed his gun, and police fired on him. That man was killed. The other suspect taken into custody. Those are the latest details. No officers were hurt in this exchange. You can see how large the crime scene is. For they can who live up here folks who live up here, this is evans, highway 85 is closed off in both directions. Jayson luber has been keeping track of the traffic. Jayson, were getting closer to and will get worse through the morning. Most certainly will, youre right. Hopefully well have lanes open. But now lanes closed down in evans, which is just on the south side of greeley now. We
Traffic impact because of this activity here along highway 85. 85 is closed both directions from 37th street to 42nd street south of 34 in evans, which is directly south of greeley. A local detour is in place and a 5 to 10 minute delay is anticipated. Highway 85 is of course the main artery leaving greeley to head anywhere south. So as this continues to evolve, well keep you updated on the details. But for right now 85 is closed both directions during this roadway here because of the local detour. 5 to 10 extra minutes needed to get around this closure. Good morning everyone, welcome to 9news im corey rose alongside gary shapiro. Cheryl is off today. Meteorologist Marty Coniglio is in the backyard. Reporter it is gorgeous, another great pre dawn sky. Just lovely out here again today. Clear conditions for the most pre dawn sky here over denver, wind mainly confined to the mountains and foothills where i think it will stay through a good bit of the day today. No woodburning restrictions
The small mountain comunity in park county is hurting we are learning the small mountain county is hurting this morning. Theyre mourning the small mountain comunity in park county is hurting this morning. Theyre mourning county is hurting this morning. Theyre mourning the loss of a man who wasnt just a deputy. He was a coach. And a friend. Corporal Nate Carrigan was among three deputies shot while serving an eviction notice at a home near bailey. Corporal carrigan died. His two partners survived. 9news reporter noel brennan is in park county this morning. Noel it seems as though deputies knew. The homeowner was a potential threat. About 9 48 yesterday morning, martin wirth. Police say wirth came out onto the deck and then went back inside. Officers followed wirth into the home and thats when he started shooting. Corporal Nate Carrigan was shot and died at the scene. Master patrol Deputy Kolby Martin was hit multiple times and is in critical condition. A bullet grazed the ear of captain