The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is assisting the Florence Police Department in an active investigation into a deadly shooting that occurred Saturday afternoon in the 100 block of Railroad Avenue.

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The incident took place at approximately 2:25 p.m. Saturday, April 11. Florence Police officers, with assistance from the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, responded to the scene, where a 40-year-old male victim sustained a fatal gunshot wound, according to CBI.

A 43-year-old woman called 911 to report the shooting and is cooperating with investigators, CBI said. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.

All suspects are presumed innocent unless and until proven otherwise in a court of law.

The identity of the victim is being withheld pending positive identification and will be released by the Fremont County Coroner.

CBI and Florence Police credited the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office and the Colorado State Patrol for their assistance during the initial response. Further updates will be provided as information becomes available.