A Colorado Parks & Wildlife ranger was stabbed at Staunton State Park this morning, prompting an ongoing search by air and ground for the suspect.
The ranger, a seasonal worker, was airlifted to an area hospital. Their condition has not been released. The suspect was last seen near the park’s Lazy V Trailhead, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.
The sheriff’s office describes the suspect as a white male in his early 30s, 6’0”, 200 pounds, wearing a grey shirt and blue jeans. The sheriff’s office says to report anything suspicious to 911 and consider the suspect dangerous.
The sheriff’s office says the search includes air and ground resources from departments across the metro area, including the Colorado State Patrol, Golden, Arvada, Lakeside Police and regional SWAT team.
Staunton State Park is located west of U.S. 285 near the Jeffco town of Pine. The park was closed to visitors after the attack, according to a spokesperson for CPW.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
