Colorado officer killed in shooting that left three dead identified, described as 'highly respected'
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The Colorado police officer who was killed Monday along with the suspected gunman and a civilian was identified Tuesday as a 19-year veteran of the force.
Beesley was killed Monday during a shooting in the city's Olde Town district. He was responding to a call about a "suspicious incident" near the Arvada Library around 1:15 p.m. Mountain Time, police said. Moments later, authorities received 911 calls that shots were being fired and that an officer had been struck by gunfire. Authorities have not disclosed details of the shooting. During the incident, a shelter in place order was issued while authorities searched the area. A second order was issued hours later and lifted Monday evening. The identity of a male killed, described by police as a "Samaritan," and the suspected gunman, also a male, was not released.More Related News