Cheyenne Police Department Officer-Involved Shooting Update

Published on March 11, 2024

On Friday, March 8 Cheyenne Police Officers were involved in a shooting, resulting in the death of the suspect.

At approximately 6:18 p.m., officers were dispatched to a report of a domestic disturbance with a firearm at a residence near the 5200 block of Fishing Bridge. Dispatch relayed that the suspect, later identified as Patrick Flores, 47, from Cheyenne, was shooting the firearm and his wife was heard screaming.

Responding officers approached the front door and made multiple announcements, commanding the occupants to exit, but there was no response. A woman screamed from inside and officers breached the front door. As officers entered, they encountered Flores who was shooting his weapon and returned fire.

In accordance with the CPD’s policies, the investigation has been turned over to the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation and remains ongoing. Three officers involved have been placed on administrative leave.