COLORADO SPRINGS, Color. — A deputy with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office was killed and two other law enforcement officers were wounded Monday in a shooting related to an investigation into a stolen car in Colorado Springs, Colo., according to local news reports.
Sheriff officials confirmed Deputy Micah Flick was killed in the line of duty and is survived by his wife and 7-year-old twins. Flick was an 11-year veteran of the department.
Micah is survived by his wife and 7 year old twins. Today was his 11th anniversary with the sheriff’s office.@KKTV11News pic.twitter.com/jmX5S5pj3M
— Jessica Leicht (@JessLeicht) February 6, 2018
This afternoon, Deputy Micah Flick was shot and killed in the line of duty. He is survived by his wife and 7 year old twins. Today was his 11 year anniversary with EPSO, and our hearts are broken. #LoDD
— EPCSheriff (@EPCSheriff) February 6, 2018
A second deputy was wounded by gunfire and a Colorado Springs officers was also wounded, KKTV reported. The station reported suspects were also shot during the incident.
The shooting unfolded Monday afternoon as officers were responding to an incident east of the Citadel Mall.
Police tweeted that all suspects involved in the shooting are accounted for.
We are working a critical incident. All suspects are accounted for. Updates as appropriate.
— Colorado Springs Police (@CSPDPIO) February 5, 2018
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