MONTROSE, Colo. (AP) - A district attorney in western Colorado says a sheriff’s deputy who shot and killed a man was ambushed and responding as any reasonable person would.
The Montrose Daily Press reports (https://bit.ly/2jDJBiJ ) that District Attorney Dan Hotsenpiller announced Tuesday that Montrose County Sheriff’s deputy Bruce Schmalz won’t face any criminal charges. Hotsenpiller says an investigation found that Schmalz was on patrol at an old copper mine near the Utah-Colorado border in November when he was ambushed by 47-year-old William Score.
Investigators found that Score fired into Schamlz’ patrol car six times before appearing to reach for more ammo. At that point, Schmalz fatally shot the man.
Schmalz’ hand was injured in the incident. He returned to work the next month.
Hotsenpiller says the shooting was justified.
Sheriff Rick Dunlap says police don’t know what Score’s motive was.
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Information from: The Montrose Daily Press, https://www.montrosepress.com
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