Colorado Police Shooting: Details Revealed on Suspect

Colorado Police Shooting: Details Revealed on Suspect
A procession of police vehicles escorts the hearse carrying the body of a deputy killed in a domestic disturbance where multiple deputies and civilians were shot in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, on Dec. 31, 2017. REUTERS/Rick Wilking
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Officials in suburban Denver are now investigating why a 37-year-old man fired more than 100 rounds at sheriff’s deputies on Sunday, killing one and wounding four others.

Matthew Riehl was identified as the suspect in the case. A YouTube user with the name Matthew Riehl posted a YouTube video on Dec. 13, saying that he wanted to replace Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock, CBS News reported, adding that he criticized the sheriff and officers in profane terms.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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