Arvada Police give update on shooting in Olde Town

ARVADA, Colo. (KRDO) -- Arvada Police gave an update on the shooting that claimed the life of an officer and a bystander Monday afternoon; and the suspected shooter has been identified.

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Officer Gordon Beesley, the officer who was killed in the shooting, had been with the department for 19 years.

APD said Beesley was "targeted" because he was wearing a police uniform. APD said during the presser that Beesley was ambushed by a suspect who had a prejudice against police officers.

According to our partners at 9News, the Jefferson County Coroner's Office identified the suspected shooter as 59-year-old Ronald Troyke.

APD identified the bystander who was shot as John Hurley. Police said Hurley stepped in during the shooting and prevented further loss of life.

This is a developing story, check back for updates.