1 SHERIFF'S DEPUTY KILLED AND OTHERS SHOT AT APARTMENT COMPLEX NEAR DENVER

Five deputies were shot and one killed after responding to a domestic disturbance call at an apartment complex south of Denver on Sunday morning, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said.

Two civilians were also shot, but their condition is unknown. Authorities have not yet disclosed the condition of the other officers who were shot.

The suspected gunman was shot by officers and is “no longer a threat,” the sheriff’s office said. The suspect is believed to be dead.

**Copper Canyon OIS Update**- Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance resulting in shots fired. 5 deputies shot by suspect. 1 deputy confirmed deceased. 2 civilians also shot by suspect. Suspect shot & believed to be dead & no longer a threat. #CopperCanyonOIS

— DC Sheriff (@dcsheriff) December 31, 2017

A SWAT team and bomb squad truck are reportedly on the scene.

Four people were taken to Littleton Adventist Hospital in relation to the shooting but their conditions have not been released, KUSA reported. Three were taken to Sky Ridge Medical Center in non-critical condition.

A reporter for a local Denver news outlet said she heard gunfire as she arrived at the scene. Authorities are asking people to avoid the area.

Here was the scene about an hour ago. At least eight ambulances arrived. @DenverChannelpic.twitter.com/CwKfN9XC9s

— Meghan Lopez (@Meghan_Lopez) December 31, 2017

#Breaking: we just heard gunshots in the distance. Police are now closing Colorado at otero. We are moving to the media staging area. @DenverChannelpic.twitter.com/7sZi7LjBiP

— Meghan Lopez (@Meghan_Lopez) December 31, 2017

A Code Red was sent out regarding this incident. Any citizens in the affected area are instructed to shelter in place, avoid windows and stay away from exterior walls. pic.twitter.com/RgutCEqgJA

— DC Sheriff (@dcsheriff) December 31, 2017

A representative for the apartment building, Copper Canyon Apartments, did not immediately respond to request for comment.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

This article originally appeared on HuffPost.