By Associated Press - Wednesday, June 27, 2018

AURORA, Colo. (AP) - A man has died after being shot by Colorado police responding to reports of someone shooting a gun.

The incident occurred about 12:30 a.m. Wednesday in Aurora. Police say the suspect was taken to a hospital with serious injuries where he later died. The identity of the suspect has not been released.

No officers were hurt.



Police say they spotted a person matching the description of reports of a man firing a gun and attempted to stop him. The man ran, and a foot chase ensued.

During the foot pursuit, police say one officer shot the suspect.

Police say they confiscated a weapon not belonging to officers at the scene.

No other details were immediately released, and the incident remains under investigation.

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