ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (Next Stamina) — A Cherry Hills Village police officer shot a suspect during an incident at HCA HealthOne Swedish medical center, according to a statement from the CHVPD.

The state of play: The shooting occurred on hospital grounds, leading to a major law enforcement response and the immediate hospitalization of the suspect.

• Suspect status: The individual struck by gunfire is currently receiving medical treatment at Swedish, police reported.
• Officer safety: No police officers were injured during the discharge of service weapons, the department added.
• Investigation protocol: The 18th Judicial District’s Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) has assumed leadership of the probe.

Why it matters: Standard protocol for officer-involved shootings in Arapahoe County requires an external investigation to ensure transparency and objective findings.

• CIRT role: The multi-agency team will evaluate the legality and circumstances of the use of force.
• Public safety: Police say there is no ongoing threat to the hospital or the surrounding Cherry Hills Village area.

What’s next: The 18th Judicial District will provide updates as the CIRT investigation progresses.