Officer Down, El Paso Co Sheriffs Dept, Colorado

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Deputy Sheriff Andrew Peery was shot and killed yesterday while responding to a shots-fired call at 5:30 pm at Ponderosa Drive and Grand Boulevard in Widefield.

A Fountain Police Department officer, Deputy Peery, and another deputy responded to a shooting call. When they arrived in the area, they were immediately met with gunfire. Deputy Peery was transported to UCHealth Memorial Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds at 8:07 pm.

The subject escaped and has not been apprehended.

Deputy Peery had served with the El Paso County Sheriff's Office for six years and was a SWAT Team member. He is survived by his wife and two children.

Godspeed Deputy, may you Rest In Peace.