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Matthew Riehl, 37, was identified as the gunman who allegedly killed one deputy and injured four others in the Sunday shooting The gunman, who allegedly killed a deputy and injured four other officers after firing 100 rounds in an 'ambush attack' in Colorado, was an Iraq War veteran who posted a YouTube video earlier this month claiming he was trying to unseat his local sheriff. Matthew Riehl, 37, was identified as the gunman by local news station Denver 7, which cited 'two informed law enforcement sources'. During the Sunday morning attack deputy Zackari Parrish, 29, was shot dead while responding to a verbal disturbance call around 5.15am. Deputy Mike Doyle, 28, Deputy Taylor Davis, 30, Deputy Jeffrey Pelle, 32, - all of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office - and 41-year-old Castle Rock Police Officer Tom O'Donnell were injured. Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock revealed at a press conference Sunday afternoon that all of the officers are in stable condition. Authorities publicly identified Riehl, who was shot dead by a joint task force unit, on S. Just two weeks ago, Riehl, recorded himself ranting about one of the Douglas County Sheriff's deputies, Brian Briggs. Scroll down for video Just two weeks ago, Riehl (left and right), recorded himself ranting about one of the Douglas County Sheriff's deputies, Brian Briggs. In the bizarre YouTube video, Riehl can be seen holding up Briggs' business card as he calls him a 'pimp' multiple times Riehl was deployed to Iraq from 2009-2010. He was honorably discharged in 2012 after nine years of service in the Army Reserve Video broadcast by Denver 7 showed an Arapahoe County Sheriff Bomb Squad truck at the scene. The sheriff's office earlier issued a 'Code Red' on Twitter, instructing residents in the area to shelter in place. 'A Code Red was sent out regarding this incident. Any citizens in the affected area are instructed to shelter in place, avoid windows and stay away from exterior walls,' read the post sent out around 6.15am local time. Much remains unclear about Riehl's life and his actions leading up to the shooting, but he did have an interest in guns. Photos on Riehl's Facebook page show him posing with a few weapons. According to the New York Times, Riehl took an introductory course https://sites.google.com/view/mold-removal-houston/home in carbine rifles in June. The course was run a company called Kenaz Tactical Group, according to Robert Butler, the company's owner and lead instructor. Butler said Riehl seemed like 'just the ordinary student' and did not seem unstable or violent. RELATED ARTICLESPrevious1NextPictured: Law firm partner and family man, 58, who shot dead...'You could point the finger at the cop who shot him':... Share this articleShare Much remains unclear about Riehl's life and his actions leading up to the shooting, but he did have an interest in guns. Photos on Riehl's Facebook page show him posing with a few weapons According to the New York Times, Riehl took an introductory course in carbine rifles in June Linda Watson, a spokesperson for Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lonetree, told The New York Times that the hospital received three patients who are all in non-critical condition. However, she did not specify whether these were law enforcement officers or civilians. Another four were taken to Littleton Adventist Hospital in Littleton, Alyssa Parker, a hospital spokeswoman, told the newspaper. She did not specify how serious the injuries were. In updating its Facebook and Twitter pages with the news of the deputy's death, the Sheriff's Office changed its profile images to a badge with a black band across it. In updating its Facebook and Twitter pages with the news of the deputy's death, the Sheriff's Office changed its profile images to a badge with a black band (pictured) across it Two civilians were also shot by the suspect. Pictured is a map of where the shooting took place Video also showed a Arapahoe County Sheriff Bomb Squad truck outside the complex (scene above) The office had reported 'multiple deputies down' after the shooting, which happened in Highlands Ranch, about 15 miles south of Denver The sheriff's office has issued a 'Code Red' on Twitter, instructing residents in the area to shelter in place Linda Watson, a spokesperson for Sky Ridge Medical Center, told The New York Times that the hospital received three patientsall in non-critical condition but she did not specify whether these were law enforcement officers or civilians (Pictured, aerial map of the shooting location) Denver7's Meghan Lopez arrived on scene and reported hearing gunshots ring out in the distance. She also noted several roads were closed in the area due to the police response and that at least eight ambulances were at the scene earlier Sunday. The Sheriff's Office also issued a tweet stating that Douglas County, Parker Police Department, Lone Tree Police Department, Castle Rock Police Department and Colorado State Patrol were all agencies on 'accident alert'. Four of the victims - including the deceased deputy - were taken to Littleton Adventist Hospital in Littleton, Alyssa Parker, a hospital spokeswoman, said. First responders at the scene early Sunday morning The Copper Canyon Apartments website describes its homes (pictured) as some of the 'friendliest apartments in Highlands Ranch,' minutes away from shopping, dining and entertainment in Denver Around 9am, an emergency shelter was set up at the Highlands Ranch Recreation Center at Eastridge at 9568 University Boulevard for anyone displaced from their home during the investigation. The Copper Canyon Apartments website describes its homes as some of the 'friendliest apartments in Highlands Ranch,' minutes away from shopping, dining and entertainment in Denver. Highlands Ranch is an affluent neighborhood in Colorado with the median income for a household at $104,411, and the median income for a http://moldremediation101.com/types-of-mold/ family at $113,944. Only about one per cent of families in the area live below the poverty line. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5224723/Multiple-deputies-shots-fired-Denver.html
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