Crime & Safety
Fleeing Inmate Shot, Wounded At Logan County Courthouse
A Department of Corrections Officer shot a man appearing in court for a hearing in Sterling Wednesday.
STIRLING, CO -- An inmate attempting to escape at the Logan County Courthouse was shot and injured Wednesday by a Colorado Department of Corrections officer.
The male inmate was from the Sterling Correctional Center and was appearing at the courthouse for a hearing. At around 2:25 p.m., the inmate tried to flee and the officer fired and struck him. The wounded man was taken to a hospital. His condition was unknown Wednesday night, the CDOC said in a statement.
There were no injuries to any officers or staff at the courthouse, the sheriff's office said, but they did close the courthouse for the day.
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Logan County Sheriff Brett Powell said none of his deputies were involved.
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation will investigate the incident. The officer involved has been placed on administrative leave.
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