The Denver Police Department is investigating an officer involved shooting that happened in the area of East Colfax Avenue and Yosemite Street, Sunday.

DPD responded to a report of a man firing shots into a vehicle near East Colfax Avenue and Uinta Street, according to DPD Division Chief Ron Thomas. Witnesses told police that the suspect left the scene and headed east along East Colfax Avenue, Thomas said.

Officers located the suspect near Yosemite Street and approached him from behind, according to Thomas. Officers could see that the suspect had a weapon tucked into his waistband, Thomas added.

Officers gave commands to the suspect which he refused and threatened officers with his weapon, Thomas said. Multiple officers opened fire, striking the suspect, according to Thomas.

Officers began to render aid until paramedics arrived to transport the suspect to the hospital, Thomas said. The suspect was in critical condition, according to Thomas. No officers were injured in the shooting, DPD said.

“We are undergoing our critical incident protocol,” Thomas said. “All of the involved officers were transported to headquarters, where they will undergo interviews.”

DPD tweeted about the shooting at about 6:15 p.m. saying there was a large police presence in the area.

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