Inmate shot, killed while trying to escape imaging facility

A deputy with the Jefferson County, Colo., Sheriff’s Office shot and killed an inmate who was attempting to escape during an exam at Advanced Medical Imaging’s Denver facility on Tuesday, Oct. 11, according to a report from KDVR-TV.

The inmate was to receive an MRI and the deputy was required to remove the inmate’s metal shackles.

Once freed from the shackles, the suspect fled down a hallway and the deputy fired one time, hitting the suspect. He was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to KDVR-TV.

One witness said there were “too many” patients in the facility at the time, perhaps 50, according to a report from KUSA-TV.

The suspect’s name was being withheld while authorities contacted his family, and an investigation is underway into the actions of the deputy.
Evan Godt
Evan Godt, Writer

Evan joined TriMed in 2011, writing primarily for Health Imaging. Prior to diving into medical journalism, Evan worked for the Nine Network of Public Media in St. Louis. He also has worked in public relations and education. Evan studied journalism at the University of Missouri, with an emphasis on broadcast media.

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