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One person was killed and another was taken into custody following a shooting in Highlands Ranch, as reported by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. The incident, which occurred in the 800 block of Elmhurst Avenue, was believed to be related to a family disturbance. Authorities assured that there was no further danger to the community, and the investigation was ongoing.
One person was arrested after Douglas County deputies responded to a report of shots fired in Highlands Ranch, leading them to discover a body. The incident, possibly related to a family disturbance, is under investigation, and the cause and manner of death have not been released. The identity of the deceased and the person in custody have not been disclosed at this time, with charges pending.
Dozens of homes in Highlands Ranch, Colorado were damaged by an EF1 tornado on Thursday, with repairs beginning across the area on Friday. Aerial photos and videos show about a dozen homes with tarps covering roof damage, and several more homes with roof damage that has not been covered. Insurance experts estimate that this will likely be in the top 10 for most expensive tornados in the state.
The National Weather Service has issued a preliminary report stating that the tornado that hit Highlands Ranch on Thursday may have been an EF-1 tornado on the Enhanced Fujita Scale, with an estimated peak wind of 97 mph. The storm also caused hail damage and flooding in the south metro area. A second tornado touched down near Payton northeast of Colorado Springs. The NWS will survey the damage in person on Friday to confirm the tornado's strength.
A tornado hit Northridge Elementary School in Highlands Ranch, causing damages to the roof and a tree. Some students were inside the building during a childcare program, but no injuries were reported as they followed shelter-in-place safety protocols. The tornado had an EF-1 rating and a track of around 6.3 miles long. The Douglas County School District is assessing the damages, and meteorologists may survey the damage on Friday.
A tornado hit Northridge Elementary School in Highlands Ranch, causing damages to the roof and a tree. Some students were inside the building during a childcare program, but no injuries were reported as they followed shelter-in-place safety protocols. The tornado had an EF-1 rating and a track of around 6.3 miles long. The Douglas County School District is assessing the damages, and meteorologists may survey the damage on Friday.
A tornado touched down in Highlands Ranch, Colorado during severe storms on Thursday afternoon, causing damage along its 6.3-mile path with wind speeds reaching up to 114 mph. The most damaging portion of the storm was near South Colorado Boulevard and South University Boulevard. Large hail was also reported in Littleton down to Castle Pines. The National Weather Service is expected to survey the damage on Friday to determine the strength of the tornado.
A tornado was reported in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, causing severe damage to the area. The National Weather Service issued a warning for a "particularly dangerous situation" and advised people to take cover. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office shared photos of the damage and urged people to remain indoors until the storm calms down. South Metro Fire Rescue responded to multiple calls for storm-related damage, including roof damage, trees down, natural gas leaks, and electrical problems. No injuries have been reported so far.
A "large and extremely dangerous tornado" hit northeastern Highlands Ranch in Colorado, causing damage to trees and roofs. No injuries have been reported so far. Severe weather is expected to continue throughout Thursday afternoon and evening across the Front Range, with localized flooding and power outages reported. The National Weather Service sent a push alert to cellphones in Denver warning of baseball-sized hail, but hail that size apparently never fell. This is a developing story.