Hwy 73 closed between Malamute and Gray Fox

There is a police action occurring on Hwy 73, they are closing 73 between Malamute and Gray Fox and will be re-routing traffic around.

Map of approximate closure. S. Malamute Dr is south of N Turkey Creek, Gray Fox Dr crosses Hwy 73 in 2 places, it's unclear at which point they are closing it (north or south of S Blue Creek Rd)

They are re-opening Hwy 73 between Gray Fox and Malamute. There will still be police presence so please take care going through the area.

SHOOTING VICTIM IN JEFFCO SUFFERING FROM LIFE-THREATENING INJURIES
One person was shot Sunday afternoon near Evergreen, law enforcement said.
Author: Darren Whitehead
Published: 4:03 PM MDT May 20, 2018
Updated: 5:00 PM MDT May 20, 2018

Jefferson County sheriff's deputies are investigating a shooting that left one person with life-threatening injuries Sunday afternoon.

Deputies said there is no danger to the community. They haven't been able to provide any suspect information - they expect to update the public shortly.

Evergreen shooting leaves one dead

According to Jenny Fulton, spokeswoman for the Jeffco Sheriff's Office, the department received a call at 1:40 p.m. Sunday about a disturbance in the 7000 block of Highway 73. Upon arrival, law enforcement officials found a man with life-threatening injuries after a shooting. The unidentified victim was transported to St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood where he was pronounced dead.

While Fulton declined to say whether authorities have arrested anyone in connection with the shooting, she confirmed that authorities were interviewing witnesses and others about the incident. As of 6:25 p.m., investigators were interviewing a person of interest, according to a tweet from the Jeffco Sheriff's Office.

This is a developing story. The Courier will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Read more here: www.canyoncourier.com/content/evergreen-...ting-leaves-one-dead
By Sal Christ
Sunday, May 20, 2018 at 5:33 pm (Updated: May 20, 7:14 pm)

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From the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office:
Evergreen Dispute Leads to Homicide
Tenant shot during confrontation

On Sunday, May 20, at 3:45 p.m. deputies responded to the 7700 block of Highway 73 in Evergreen regarding a gunshot wound. A 33-year-old man, Alexander Hudspeth, was found lying in the driveway of the residence. He had been shot in the chest and was unresponsive. Hudspeth had been living at the residence owned by David Claussen, 46.

Claussen and Hudspeth got into a confrontation over Hudspeth continuing to live at the residence. Claussen had a handgun and during the confrontation shot Hudspeth.

Hudspeth was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

Claussen was booked into the Jefferson County Detentions Center on suspicion of 2nd Degree homicide. His first court appearance is scheduled for May 21st at 10 a.m.

This is an on-going investigation and further details will be released as they become available. This is mugshot of Claussen.

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