When police responded to a home around 5:45 p.m., where a woman said Steven Michael Kielian assaulted her, was still inside the home, and had access to firearms. Kielian eventually ran from the home. Deputies reportedly used a bean bag gun to try and stop him. Kielian allegedly shot back at deputies at least once, and the deputies shot and killed him.
Agency: Weld County Sheriff's Office
Motive: domestic assault
Confrontation Type: Other Crimes Against People
Service Call: Yes
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Steven Michael Kielian
Death Date: March 26, 2021
County: Weld
Geography: Rural
Gender: Male
Age: 32
Race: White
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: foot