Fort Collins Police Shoot Knife-Armed Man After Nonlethal Tactics Fail

On June 15, a Fort Collins police officer shot a man armed with a knife after the suspect refused to comply with commands to drop the weapon during an argument outside a residence on Eastdale Drive. Officers initially used less-lethal tools, but when the suspect remained uncooperative, an officer discharged his firearm, striking the man who was then taken into custody and transported to a local hospital; his condition remains undisclosed. No other injuries were reported, and authorities confirmed there is no ongoing threat to the community. The Larimer County Sheriff's Office has taken the lead in investigating the shooting, with the 8th Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) activated as per state protocols. The investigation will critically review the circumstances surrounding the use of lethal force to determine its justification. Police have not released the identity of the officer involved and have requested any witnesses to come forward with information.