Greeley, Colorado – A routine afternoon traffic stop in Greeley turned deadly on Wednesday after a Greeley police officer shot and killed a man with an active felony warrant, according to information released by the Weld County Sheriff’s Office. Officials say the man refused multiple commands to exit his vehicle and reached toward a bag in his lap moments before the officer opened fire.
Incident Overview
The shooting occurred around 3:50 p.m. near the intersection of 21st Avenue and 16th Street, just outside Banner North Colorado Medical Center. Authorities said the police officer conducted a traffic stop involving a male driver and a female passenger. While the woman complied with directions and stepped out of the vehicle, the man remained inside.
According to the sheriff’s office, the officer informed the male that he had a felony warrant and instructed him to exit the vehicle. Instead, officials allege the man leaned toward a bag resting on his lap—an action that escalated the situation within seconds.
The details were provided through a news release by the Weld County Sheriff’s Office.
Timeline of Events
Authorities confirm the sequence began as a standard traffic stop in a busy area close to the medical center. The officer approached the male driver after separating the occupants. What started as a compliance request quickly evolved into a high-risk confrontation…