The Douglas County coroner identified the suspect, who was eventually killed at the scene, as Matthew Riehl. A YouTube user named Matthew Riehl posted a video Dec. 13, saying he wanted to replace Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock and railing against the sheriff and other officers in profane, highly personal terms. Douglas County Coroner confirms shooting suspect in #CopperCanyonOIS as Matthew Riehl DOB 9/09/80 (pictured). This undated photo provided by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office shows Sheriff's Deputy Zackari Parrish, who was fatally wounded when a man fired dozens of rounds at the deputies in Denver. (Douglas County Sheriff's Office via AP)Riehl is vague about his political beliefs and personal grievances, though his animosity clearly ran deep.

Source: CBC News January 01, 2018 15:00 UTC