The Douglas County Sheriff's office identified Riehl as the gunman Sunday evening. The deputies and the officer had gone to the apartment around 5:15 a.m. in response to a disturbance, Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock said. Pelle is the son of Boulder County Sheriff Joe Pelle, Fox 31 Denver reported. John Hickenlooper also issued a statement saying “our thoughts and prayers” were with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office and the family and friends of Deputy Parrish. We are grateful for the service of Deputy Parrish, his fellow deputies, and that of the Castle Rock police officer.

Source: Fox News December 31, 2017 14:31 UTC