Trooper Shooting in Teller County | Colorado Springs News

A deadly confrontation erupted in Teller County, Colorado, when 51-year-old Robert Rudolf Richards Jr. fatally shot two state troopers after being pulled over on U.S. 24. A second officer driving by was also wounded. Authorities swiftly located Richards at a Woodland Park home, responding within minutes of receiving a tip — he died at the hospital shortly after. Court records reveal he had an active warrant for failing to appear in court over a protection order violation and a prior conviction for resisting arrest and harassment. The injured troopers, Clark Tinan (minor injuries, released) and Skylar Hoehn (serious injuries, stable), are both seasoned officers with years of service. The investigation is ongoing as officials seek to understand what triggered this tragic incident. 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/c59b30ae8f96a02a