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Library - City of Loveland Colorado - Update to 8th Judicial Critical Incident Investigation 01 January 2100 ( news )
Library - City of Loveland , state Colorado ( By Press Release office)
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On January 9th , 2024 , shortly after 4pm , Weld County Dispatch Center received a fire alarm activation at the AmericInn Hotel located off Highway 392 and I25 . Windsor/ Severance Fire Protection District arrived on scene and observed a male wearing a bullet proof vest and carrying a firearm . The fire department asked for police assistance and went into the hotel to investigate the alarm . Windsor Police arrived on scene shortly after and was told by staff , the male the fire department called about , was also the male who pulled the fire alarm . Officers attempted to contact the male , who was later identified as Damian Jackson . Mr . Jackson ran to the fire truck , climbed on top and refused to come down . Shortly after , the suspect and officers exchanged gunfire in the presence of hotel patrons and staff . Additional resources from both Weld and Larimer County arrived on scene quickly . Mr . Jackson surrendered and was taken into custody without injury . Mr . Jackson is from Colorado Springs and was in possession of multiple firearms , ammunition , and ballistic vests .
Mr . Jackson is currently being held at the Larimer County Jail on a $500 , 000 dollar cash only bond and booked on the following charges:
C . R . S . 18 - 3 - 102 ( 1 ) ( a ) - Attempted Murder in the First Degree , a class 2 Felony; ( 3 counts ) .
C . R . S . 18 - 3 - 102 ( 1 ) ( d ) – Attempted Murder - Extreme Indifference , a class 2 Felony; ( 2 counts ) .
C . R . S . 18 - 3 - 206 – Felony Menacing , a class 5 Felony; ( 5 counts ) .
C . R . S . 18 - 3 - 202 ( 1 ) ( e ) – First Degree Assault - Threaten Peace Officer with a weapon , a class 3 Felony; ( 3 counts ) .
C . R . S . 18 - 8 - 111 ( 1 ) ( a ) ( I ) ( A ) – False Report - Fire Emergency , a class 2 Misdemeanor .
C . R . S . 18 - 8 - 104 – Obstructing a Peace Officer/Fire Fighter/EMT , a class 2 Misdemeanor .
C . R . S . 18 - 8 - 103 – Resisting Arrest , a class 2 Misdemeanor .
C . R . S . 18 - 8 - 208 – Reckless Endangerment , a class 2 Misdemeanor .
C . R . S . 18 - 1 . 3 - 406 ( 2 ) ( a ) ( I ) ( A ) – Violent Crime - Used Weapon , Sentence Enhancer; ( 5 counts )
Loveland Police Detectives are asking for anyone who may have information related to this case to please call the Loveland Police Department tip line at ( 970 ) 962 - 2032 or Larimer County Crime Stoppers at ( 970 ) 221 - 6868 .
The charges are merely an accusation , and the defendant is presumed innocent until , and unless , proven guilty .
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The information contained in this news release is based on preliminary information available at the time of drafting . The Loveland Police Department ' s understanding of this incident may change as additional evidence is collected , analyzed , and reviewed . The purpose of this news release is to provide timely information to the public .
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