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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (AP) — A sheriff's deputy was shot dead Sunday while responding to a weekend shooting at a home in southern Colorado, officials said.
Deputy Andrew Peeley said Sunday that he along with two law enforcement officers to investigate a report of a shooting in Colorado after he arrived at the community's home after security near Springs. , El Paso County Sheriff Bill Elder told reporters.
They were shot and the officers fought back at least once, the elder said.
It said it was searching for 33-year-old John Paz in connection.
However, Colorado Springs police investigating the shooting later said the shooting scene had been secured and was no longer a threat to the public. Colorado Springs police did not immediately respond to an email seeking details about the suspect. lined up to honor Peeley.
Governor Jared Polis expressed his sympathy for the Peeley family, who were decorated members of the Sheriff's Department's SWAT team.
"My thoughts and condolences are , with the family and friends of Deputy Director of Law Enforcement Peary and all the neighbors who risk their lives to serve others," he said.
