Arvada Officer Dillon Vakoff Killed Responding To Family Disturbance; Suspect In Custody

By CBS Denver Staff:

A police officer in Arvada has been killed; 27-year-old Officer Dillon Vakoff was shot and killed by a suspect while he was on duty and responding to a disturbance on 51st Avenue. A male suspect and a woman were also shot, and the suspect is in police custody.

"This is a tragic loss to this community, to this department, but most significantly to his family and loved ones. His service and sacrifice will never be forgotten," Arvada Chief Link Strate said during a press conference.

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