A man was shot after he reportedly threatened Lakewood police officers Friday afternoon.
Authorities said around 2:35 p.m., the man shoplifted merchandise from Home Depot on Colfax Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard and then left the store on foot. As he was heading west on Colfax Avenue, police reportedly made contact with him near the Easy Pawn.
According to the Lakewood Police Department, the man had a tool he was “brandishing as a weapon” when he confronted officers. Authorities said one officer opened fire, striking the suspect…