Law enforcement officials have shut down Interstate 76 and Sheridan Boulevard in Adams County after a woman was shot in the area, sheriff’s officials said.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is asking residents to avoid the area.
The Adams County Sheriff’s Office, in a tweet, said an adult woman suffered a gunshot wound in the 5300 Block of Sheridan Boulevard and has been taken to a hospital with injuries that are not life-threatening.
Suspect information was not immediately available, but detectives are interviewing witnesses at the scene, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office said.
Deputies are on scene 5300 Sheridan Blvd. for a call of an adult female with a gunshot wound.
The female was transported to a hospital to be treated for non-injuries.
Deputies & detectives are actively working the scene. Call 911 if you have info regarding the shooting. pic.twitter.com/eZzGeUse3Z
— Adams Sheriff's Page (@AdamsCoSheriff) January 25, 2023
Heavy police activity around the 5300 block of Sheridan Boulevard. Southbound I-76 and Sheridan are both temporarily closed. Avoid the area if possible. pic.twitter.com/ozGJyZS1Mm
— Jeffco Sheriff (@jeffcosheriffco) January 25, 2023
According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, Sheridan Boulevard is closed from Interstate 70 to the Colo. 95 frontage road.
This is a developing story and will be updated.