Adams County Sheriff Deputy hospitalized after Gunfight with Wanted Suspect

ADAMS COUNTY, Co. (KRDO) -- An Adams County Sheriff's Deputy was transported to the hospital with a gunshot wound following an incident with a wanted suspect.

At 10:15 p.m., deputies tried to make contact with the suspect when he exited the house with a firearm. There was an exchange of gunfire when the deputy was hit and suffered a wound to one of their extremities.

The suspect was identified as an adult male and was later pronounced dead from the injuries that he suffered in the exchange. The Critical Incident Response Team will be handling the investigation.

There is no update at this time in regards to the deputy who was wounded.