by North Forty News Staff | NorthFortyNews.com
CIRT team launches inquiry following incident involving knife-wielding man
GREELEY, CO – The 19th Judicial Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) has launched an investigation into a fatal officer-involved shooting that took place on May 14, 2025, in Greeley. The incident began after Greeley Police received multiple calls about a man threatening the public with a knife.
Reports indicated the man was in the 500 block of 16th Avenue, walking west toward 21st Avenue. An officer later encountered him in the 1900 block of 2nd Street, where he was reportedly swinging a knife at passing vehicles. Despite repeated commands to drop the weapon, the man continued advancing toward the officer. The officer discharged his firearm after the man refused to comply.
Additional officers arrived and attempted life-saving measures until emergency medical personnel took over. The man was pronounced deceased at 2:25 p.m. Authorities confirmed that he was on parole at the time of the incident. His identity is being withheld pending next-of-kin notification by the Weld County Coroner’s Office.
No injuries were reported among officers or other members of the public.
Community members with information are encouraged to contact the Weld County Sheriff’s Office. Lt. Kevin Halloran can be reached at (970) 400-2837, Lt. Ben Endreson at (970) 400-2870, or Deputy Grady Nicholson at (970) 400-4293.