In the shooting south of Colorado Springs, deputy Andrew Peery was killed. Let’s see how Deputy Andrew Peery killed, who is the Suspect, and his Motive in detail
What happened to the officer?
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office reported that a deputy was slain on Sunday while performing his job. At 8:07 p.m., the office tweeted about Deputy Andrew Peery’s passing. He was shot to death.
According to the sheriff’s office, Authorities are now looking for a suspect named John Paz. Also, He was identified as a male Hispanic.
Around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, the sheriff’s office issued a public alert about police activity near Grand Boulevard and Ponderosa Drive in Security-Widefield. Moreover, Authorities gave residents instructions to lock their doors and windows and to secure their homes.
Who was the suspect?
ESPO gave a shelter-in-place order for the area of Ponderosa Drive and Grand Boulevard following the deadly shooting.
Soon after the shooting, the sheriff’s office reported it was actively looking for John Paz, 33, a Hispanic male, suspected in the shooting.
According to the sheriff’s office, John Paz is a suspect who is now being searched by police. He was referred to as a male Hispanic.
What was the suspect’s motive?
Paz is regarded as dangerous and armed. Also, He was not located or detained as of 10 p.m. on Sunday.
The Colorado Springs Police Department is the principal investigating agency for this officer-involved shooting in line with Colorado Revised Statute 16-2.5-301. Therefore, This is an ongoing investigation.
On social media earlier on Sunday, EPSO acknowledged that it was responding to a gunshot. Residents in the vicinity are being asked to stay inside after EPCSO reported law enforcement activities in the neighborhood.
For their safety, EPSO urged homeowners to lock all of their windows and doors.
Also, Officers stated: Anyone with information on Paz is asked to contact law enforcement immediately.
Who is Deputy Andrew Peery?
Deputy Andrew Peery was killed in the line of duty while responding to a shooting. Therefore, He was with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office
Tributes from other police departments have also poured in.
The El Paso County sheriff’s office said, “It is with a heavy heart that we share Deputy Andrew Peery has been killed in the line of duty. More information will be forthcoming.”
Moreover, They continued, “The procession for our fallen Deputy Sheriff will start at 8:30 pm from Memorial Hospital. It will proceed to Nevada and go in front of the Sheriff’s Office on Vermijo. From there it will go to I-25 to the Coroner’s Office. Please line the streets with your flags for the family.”
His dedication to his work
As per Openpayrolls, the largest salary database in the US, Peery is from Colorado and has held multiple jobs from 2016 to 2020.
He’s employed by El Paso County and has served as Deputy II- Provisional before moving on to Deputy Patrol 1. In 2018, records show Peery holding the position of Senior Detentions & Patrol Deputy, and then he became Deputy Patrol 1.
In 2020, he became a certified Deputy Sheriff with the department. As per the El Paso Sheriff’s County records, Peery was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal in 2018. Peery, along with El Paso officials Ryan Gonzales and David Fisher was involved in a shooting.
A suicidal man posed an immediate risk to those around him and the cops tried to get him to stand down. However, the individual was bent on killing himself and threatened to harm any cops who got in his way.
During the negotiations, the man moved toward Peery and Fisher and his handgun was placed in a way as to perceive immediate danger.
Both Peery and Fisher fired their duty-issued weapons but were cleared of any wrongdoing in the matter. Various law enforcement agencies expressed sorrow over Peery’s death, saying “We share our deepest and heartfelt condolences with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office this evening.
The loss of Deputy Peery is felt by our entire community. Our thoughts are with Deputy Peery’s family & EPSO. Thank you, Deputy Peery, for your courage, service, and sacrifice.”
Tributes to Deputy Andrew Peery death
Gov. Jared Polis said,
“My thoughts and condolences are with the family and friends of Deputy Peery and all our neighbors in law enforcement who put their lives at risk to serve others.”
Stan tweeted,
My prayers to Deputy Peery and his family.
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