Man With Parole Warrant Shoots Troopers | Colorado Springs News

A man with a history of anti-government extremism, violent behavior, and repeated law enforcement clashes fatally shot two Colorado State Patrol troopers during a traffic stop — his estranged ex-wife described him as a paranoid, off-grid sovereign citizen with anti-Jewish beliefs and a pattern of evading authorities. With an outstanding parole violation warrant and a recent failure to appear in court, Richards’ actions shocked his family, who expressed grief but condemned his violence. The standoff ended when a deputy returned fire, killing Richards — leaving two troopers injured and raising questions about how such a dangerous man slipped through the cracks. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/02e24d906b8f75fd