LOVELAND, Colo. - On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, just before noon, the Loveland Police Department received a report of a domestic violence incident in which a subject threatened another person with a firearm. The victim reported the incident happened at a residence in the 3300 block of Banyan Avenue. Detectives immediately initiated an investigation.

Based on evidence developed during the investigation, an arrest warrant and a search warrant were obtained Wednesday afternoon for charges including Domestic Violence, Felony Menacing, Criminal Tampering, and Prohibited Use of Weapons. Due to information indicating additional firearms within the residence, previous threats of violence, and concerning subject statements regarding violence, the warrants were served by the Loveland Police Department SWAT Team and
Crisis Negotiations Team.

Upon arrival, officers confirmed the subject was barricaded inside the residence. Crisis negotiators attempted to establish communication while the subject refused to exit. Throughout the incident, SWAT personnel employed a variety of tactics to gain the subject's voluntary surrender.

The subject ultimately exited the residence with a firearm. Officers again used less-lethal tools in an effort to gain cooperation, but the armed subject refused to cooperate, firing his weapon at nearby officers. Officers returned gunfire at which time the subject was struck. The subject was pronounced deceased at the scene. No other injuries have been reported.

The Larimer County Coroner will release the decedent’s identity, as well as official cause and manner of death, at a later time.

The Eighth Judicial Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) responded and assumed responsibility for the officer-involved shooting investigation. The Larimer County Sheriff's Office serves as the lead investigative agency. Any additional information regarding the investigation will be released by the Larimer County Sheriff's Office.