Police attempted to pull over a silver Saturn for traffic-related reasons around 9:55 p.m. The driver of the Saturn fled, but the pursuit ultimately was called off. Ten minutes later, Clear Creek deputies spotted the Saturn and began pursuing it. During the second pursuit, the driver allegedly set the inside of the Saturn on fire. After the vehicle stopped, the driver brandished a gun. Two deputies shot and killed the driver.
Victim's Name: Darrin Jon Patterson
Agency Responsible: Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 57
Race: White
Date of Death: May 9, 2020
County: Clear Creek
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Car
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 5796