When Cheyenne Police Department officers shot and killed a man Friday evening, it was in response to the man shooting at them, and following reports that the man was firing a gun inside while his wife screamed, the department announced Monday.
The deceased suspect has been identified as Patrick Flores, 47.
Officers responded to a home near the 5200 block of Fishing Bridge in Cheyenne at about 6:18 Friday evening, says the Monday CPD statement.
Dispatch relayed that Flores was shooting a gun and his wife was heard screaming, the statement says.
Officers approached the front door and announced their presence, commanding everyone to exit, but no one responded.
Then, a woman inside the home screamed.
Officers breached the front door and encountered Flores, who was shooting his gun, says the statement.
They returned fire.
Three officers who were involved are now on administrative leave, says the statement.
Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation is conducting a third-party investigation into the officer-involved shooting incident.
After DCI completes its investigation, it will give its report to Laramie County District Attorney Sylvia Hackl, or to a special prosecutor assigned to the case.
The prosecutor will then review the report and decide if the officers are culpable in the suspect’s death.
Clair McFarland can be reached at clair@cowboystatedaily.com.
