Eight deputies were trying to serve a high-risk eviction notice. Martin Wirth had been going through a lengthy eviction dispute over the property. Police say Wirth came out to his deck, paused and then went back inside. Officers then followed him inside the residence. As they entered, police say Wirth fired at the officers. Officers returned fire, shooting and killing Wirth. Corporal Nate Carrigan, who was with Park County Sheriff's Office for 13 years, was shot and died at the scene.
Victim's Name: Martin Wirth
Agency Responsible: Park County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 58
Race: White
Date of Death: February 24, 2016
County: Park
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 1313
Geography: Rural