Homicide Suspect Dies by Suicide After Multi-State Chase

A man wanted for homicide in South Dakota fatally shot himself in Colorado following a high-speed pursuit involving multiple law enforcement agencies.

• The suspect, linked to a homicide and domestic violence case in South Dakota, fled authorities through Wyoming into Colorado.
• Law enforcement deployed spike strips and executed a PIT maneuver to halt the suspect on Interstate 25 north of Fort Collins.
• The man shot himself before officers could approach his vehicle; he was pronounced dead at the scene.
• No other injuries were reported during the pursuit or at the scene of the incident.
• The incident led to a closure of southbound I-25 for approximately five hours as investigations were conducted.

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