SAN DIEGO — A Colorado man was behind bars in San Diego Tuesday for allegedly trying run down an officer with a stolen car at the end of a weekend road chase through El Cajon, prompting a police shooting that killed a woman riding in the suspect’s car.
The series of events that led to the fatal shooting of 25-year-old Kelsey Rose Hauser of Conifer, Colorado, began about 1:30 a.m. Saturday, when Sims was pulled over in the area of West Main Street and Walter Way in El Cajon.
At the time of the pursuit, both Sims and Hauser were subjects of felony arrest warrants issued in Colorado, according to police officials, who did not disclose why the pair was being sought by law enforcement.
The compact car involved in the pursuit had been reported stolen in Denver last August, the lieutenant said.
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The family of Ms. Kelsey Rose Hauser has released the following statement:
"Our family is grieving, and there are no words to express the pain and sorrow we are experiencing following the sudden loss of our daughter Kelsey. We miss her immensely. She was bright and fun loving. As a young adult, Kelsey had her problems; we did our best to help her work through these and see her fulfill her potential, but those hopes are now gone. Through it all, Kelsey was a good person. She had a kind heart, an easy smile, and she never hurt anyone. Kelsey’s passing has left a void in our hearts that can never be filled. We would like to thank all our friends and family who have reached out to us. We are very lucky to have so many people who care about us. At this time, we are busy making arrangements to bring Kelsey home. There will be no further statements on behalf of the family, and we ask to be left in private to mourn our loss.”
The Family has asked not to be contacted by media. Please respect their wishes and their privacy.
Thank you,
Michael Davis
Michael Davis
Elk Creek Fire Department
Firefighter – EMT
Public Information Officer
Fire & Emergency Services Instructor I
PO Box 129
Conifer, Colorado 80433-0129
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