THORNTON - On October 9, 2024, Governor Polis released a statement following an incident regarding two law enforcement officers injured in the line of duty in Thornton. 

“In Colorado, our law enforcement officers go above and beyond to put criminals behind bars and keep our communities safe. I am relieved to hear the two officers injured during the shooting this morning in Thornton are stable and wish them a speedy and healthy recovery. Gun violence has no place in Colorado, and we will continue to protect Coloradans, law enforcement officers and the communities they serve,” said Governor Polis.