Deputy-Involved Shooting Investigated Near 96th Avenue and I-76
One person was shot and taken to the hospital after being contacted by deputies
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (Oct. 12, 2026) – At approximately 06:51 a.m. today, Adams County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to 9051 I-76 Frontage Road for a welfare check. The incident appeared to be possible arson, and the suspect left the area on foot.
Deputies arrived in the area and contacted an adult male matching the description near 96th Avenue and the I-76 Frontage Road. During the encounter, shots were fired, and the male was struck by gunfire. A knife was recovered at the scene.
The male was transported to a local hospital. The deputy was uninjured in the incident. The deputy will be placed on paid administrative leave, which is standard in these incidents per policy.
The 17th Judicial District Critical Incident Team is investigating the deputy-involved shooting. This incident is unrelated to the recent Thornton officer-involved shooting from 10/11/26.
Detectives with the Adams County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the arson call.
Anyone with information regarding either incident is urged to contact the Adams County Sheriff’s Office at 303-288-1535.