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CBI Identifies Suspect in Cañon City Officer-Involved Shooting; Charges Filed After Deputy Confrontation


Description: The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has released updated details on the August 29 officer-involved shooting in Cañon City. The suspect, 27-year-old Ethan Pollington, allegedly pointed a handgun at a Fremont County Sheriff’s deputy responding to repeated 911 hang-up calls. The deputy fired, striking Pollington in the arm and leg. The firearm was later determined to be unloaded. Pollington was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and has since been released from the hospital. He now faces multiple charges, including First-Degree Assault, Felony Menacing of a Peace Officer, Reckless Endangerment, and Prohibited Use of a Weapon. The deputy involved also experienced a medical event and was treated at a local hospital. The deputy’s body-worn camera was activated during the incident, and footage is under review. The investigation remains ongoing, and Pollington is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

CBI Releases Updated Information on Officer-Involved Shooting in Cañon City

September 4, 2025 – CBI –  Cañon City, CO – The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is releasing updated information regarding the officer-involved shooting that occurred on Friday, August 29, 2025, in the 1400 block of Chestnut Street in Cañon City.

The suspect involved in the incident has been identified as Ethan Pollington, 27, of Cañon City.

The incident began just after 6:00 p.m. last Friday when a Fremont County Sheriff's Office deputy responded to a welfare check. The deputy was following up on a series of repeated 911 hang-up calls made from the residence. Preliminary information indicates that the deputy made contact with a relative of Pollington, who was a resident at the home. The relative informed the deputy that Pollington was drunk and had a gun. 

As the deputy was speaking with the relative, Pollington opened the door and pointed a .22 caliber handgun at the deputy. Pollington then walked outside, at which point the deputy fired his weapon, striking Pollington twice in the arm and leg. He was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Pollington’s handgun was later determined to be unloaded.

The deputy was not struck by gunfire but was transported to a local hospital following a medical event and has since been released.

The deputy involved was wearing a body-worn camera that was activated at the time of the incident, and the footage is being reviewed as part of the ongoing investigation.

Pollington has been released from the hospital and faces the following charges:

  • First-Degree Assault (Felony)

  • Felony Menacing of a Peace Officer (Felony)

  • Reckless Endangerment at-Risk Adult (Misdemeanor)

  • Reckless Endangerment (Misdemeanor)

  • Prohibited Use of a Weapon (Misdemeanor)

Pollington will be advised of his charges today at 1:30 pm in Division Z of the Fremont County Courthouse.

The investigation into this incident is ongoing. No other information can be released at this time.

Any charges are merely an allegation, and the suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty.