Boulder police kill suspect in domestic violence call

May 26—Boulder police officers shot and killed a man during a domestic violence call overnight.

According to a tweet sent out just before 2 a.m., Boulder police were called to a home in the 1700 block of Baseline Road for a domestic violence call.

The caller reported that a man said he was coming to the home and was known to carry a gun.

Officers were already on scene when the man arrived. Boulder police said "there was a confrontation" and that the man pulled out a gun.

Two officers fired their weapons at the man, and he died at the scene.

The shooting victim has not yet been identified by the Boulder County Coroner's Office.

There were no other injuries reported.

The Boulder County Investigation Team will investigate the shooting, and both officers will be placed on paid administrative leave per policy.

Boulder police said there is no threat to the public, but they are asking people to avoid the area as the investigation continues.

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