Report: Standoff in De Beque as suspect pointed shotgun at deputy
The suspect allegedly pointed a shotgun at a De Beque marshal after she attempted to contact the man on outstanding warrants, Mesa County Sheriff Sgt. Linda Bowman told WesternSlopeNow. MCSO and the Palisade Police Department were deployed to help.
Negotiators are talking to him hoping for a safe ending, Bowman said.
The incident started near the De Beque Country Store on Third Street and Minter Avenue. He has since moved to a gazebo at a nearby park, according to reports.
Some buildings have been evacuated, according to Bowman.
A shelter-in-place was issued as law enforcement attempt to take the man into custody.
Law enforcement asks the public to avoid the area.
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