El Paso Deputy officer Andrew Peery was shot in the line of duty, claiming his life. Police are still searching for the shooter, who is still at large.
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office reported their deputy was killed during a crossfire. The units responded to the reported shooting around Ponderosa Drive and Grand Boulevard. Unfortunately, the officials also got involved in the shootout, killing officer Peery.
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The El Paso County Sheriff, deputy officer Andrew Peery was involved in a shooting. But unfortunately, he died in the line of duty after being shot early Sunday evening. The EPSO statement provided the saddening news.
The officials announced the death of the officer at 8:07 pm via Twitter. He was around Ponderosa Drive and Grand Boulevard, where the shooting occurred.
Police had asked the area residents to stay away from the windows as law enforcement was working on the active scene. According toFox 31, the situation began at 5.33 pm.
He had responded to the shooting in Widefield. Unfortunately, the 39-year-old deputy Andrew got shot during the crossfire, which some neighbors witnessed.
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Who Was Deputy Andrew Peery? Wikipedia Info On The Brave Officer
Andrew Peery was a brave 39-year-old deputy in The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office who was killed during his duty.
The ESPO released a short detail about their officer. He was serving in the Sherriff’s office since 2016. However, a Wikipedia bio of the officer is yet to be documented.
EPCSO stated through Twitter, concerning his death, that the procession of the fallen Deputy Sherriff would start at 8.30 pm from the Memorial Hospital he was brought to. Additionally, the parade will proceed toward Nevada and then to the Sheriff’s Office of Vermijo and the Coroner’s Office.
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Officer Andrew Peery Killer, The Shooter John Paz Is Still At Large
The County Sheriff’s office has identified the man involved in the shooting as 33-year-old John Paz, who is considered armed and dangerous. Police have identified him as the shooter and killer of their deputy. He is still at large as police are still searching for him.
His pictures were circulated on social media. Additionally, anyone who sees or knows where he is requested to call 911 or call 710-390-5555 for dispatch.
As perEPCANneighbor saw the man had come to his estranged wife’s house and started firing the gun. While police arrived at the scene and tried to engage with Paz, he then shot deputy Andrew Peery killing him.
Condolences For Andrew Peery’s Wife And Family On Facebook
The whole department, as well as the people, are sending prayers and condolences to the family of fallen deputy Andrew Peery’s family and wife. Netizens are using social media and keeping the brave officer’s loved ones in their prayers.
The family might be grieving the death of the Peery. Gov. Jared Polis also released a statement of his thoughts and condolences to the family. Nevertheless, the Sheriff’s office and the state have also borne a significant loss with the demise of their officer.
Further, EPCSO has requested people to line in the street with the flags for the family as the procession will start from the memorial hospital to Nevada, then reach in front of the Sherriff’s Office on Vermijo and to Interstate 25 and finally to the coroners office.
