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Jonathan Aaron Wood

Gender : Male

Age : 40

Race : White

Date : 07/25/2024

Location : Near Baca Grande Subdivision

City : Crestone

County : Saguache

State : Colorado

Agency : Saguache County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed while being served papers

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On July 25, 2024, at approximately noon, a Saguache County Sheriff's Office deputy was driving near Crestone, Colorado, to serve legal papers. The deputy observed 40-year-old Jonathan Aaron Wood walking about a mile from the entrance of the Baca Grande Subdivision and recognized him as having active warrants, including a felony warrant in Saguache County for assault on a peace officer and a misdemeanor warrant in Mineral County for damaged property/criminal mischief.
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The deputy attempted to contact Wood, who then attacked the deputy with a 4-foot metal pipe. In response, the deputy discharged his service weapon twice, striking Wood. Despite immediate life-saving measures, Wood was pronounced dead at the scene. The deputy sustained minor injuries, received treatment at a local hospital, and was later released.
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The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is assisting the Saguache County Sheriff's Office in investigating the incident. Body-worn camera footage from the deputy, activated prior to the encounter, is under review by investigators. Following standard protocol, the deputy has been placed on administrative leave during the investigation.
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At the time of the incident, Wood was wanted for a felony warrant related to an August 11, 2023, event where he allegedly acted erratically with a four-foot wooden stick, threatened deputies, and punched one in the head. His failure to appear in court for that assault charge led to the outstanding warrant.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.

Investigating Agency: The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is leading the investigation.
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Last update: 12/01/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

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https://www.fox21news.com/top-stories/suspect-killed-after-allegedly-attacking-deputy-with-pipe-identified/
https://crestoneeagle.org/pipe-wielding-suspect-fatally-shot-by-deputy-in-crestone/
https://heartoftherockiesradio.com/suspect-in-fatal-saguache-county-officer-involved-shooting-identified/
https://www.alamosacitizen.com/saguache-county-sheriff-deputy-shoots-and-kills-man-near-crestone/
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His brother's blog:
https://workwithdavidwood.com/he-loved-peace-but-he-died-in-war-the-true-story-of-jonny-wood/?utm_