Jefferson County SO responding to ‘barricaded gunman situation’ in Conifer

CONIFER, Colo. — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said it is responding to a barricaded gunman situation in Conifer.

Details about the situation are limited at this time. In a social media post , JCSO said it was “working a barricaded gunman situation” in the 12000 block of Critchell Lane in Conifer.

A shelter-in-place order has been issued for residents within a 1/4 mile. Those outside of the order are urged to avoid the area at this time.

The sheriff’s office said updates will be posted when they are available.

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