Death by Cop  2021-2025

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Landis Scott Albers

Gender : Male

Age : 32

Race : White

Date : 09/25/2025

Location : Bear Creek Bike Path, near South Clay Street and North Drive

City : Sheridan

County : Arapahoe

State : Colorado

Agency : Sheridan Police Department

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 09/25/2025, Sheridan police responded to reports of a man threatening passersby with a machete on the Bear Creek Bike Path near South Clay Street and North Drive. Witnesses called 911, and officers encountered the man, issuing repeated commands to drop the machete. He refused and advanced toward them. Officers first fired less-lethal munitions, then opened fire, striking him. The man was transported to Swedish Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. The 18th Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team is investigating, and involved officers have been placed on administrative leave.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/man-reportedly-threatening-passersby-with-machete-on-bear-creek-bike-path-shot-and-killed-by-sheridan-pd