CSP trooper injured in Westminster shooting; US 36 closed for investigation

WESTMINSTER, Colo. — A trooper with Colorado State Patrol (CSP) was injured in a shooting in Westminster on Saturday and all lanes of US 36 in Westminster along a 2.5-mile stretch are currently closed for an investigation.

US 36 closed just before 2 pm between Lowell Boulevard and Federal Boulevard (US 287) due to what the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) initially called “police activity.”

US 36 closure on Sept 7 2024 for police activity

The Westminster Police Department announced the same closure a few minutes later, initially citing an “ongoing incident.” Drivers will need to find an alternate route around this section of US 36.

US 36 was closed in both directions beginning at 2 pm on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 due to police activity in the area, CDOT said.

CSP told Denver7 a trooper was involved in a shooting and was injured, but no other details were immediately available.

This is a developing story. Stay with Denver7 for updates.

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