The 19th Judicial Critical Incident Response Team

December 10, 2025

CIRT team investigates officer-involved shooting in Greeley

This press release is being distributed on behalf of the 19th Judicial Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT).

[Greeley, Colo.] – The 19th Judicial CIRT team is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred today at approximately 3:45 p.m.

Officers from the Greeley Police Department responded to a call for service about a burglary in progress in the 2800 block of 16th Avenue. As officers approached, Manuel Cazares, 34, opened the front door and allegedly pointed a weapon at an officer. The officer fired at Cazares; he was not hit and retreated into the residence. Officers ordered him to exit the residence, which he did. Cazares stopped complying. He was shot with a less-than-lethal munition and taken into custody without further incident.

Cazares was transported to the Weld County Jail where he was arrested on charges of felony menacing and a protection order violation. Additional charges may be pending.

These charges are merely accusations, and all suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.

The 19th Judicial Critical Incident Response Team will be handling this investigation. In accordance with department policy and procedures, the officer will be placed on paid administrative leave following this incident.

If anyone has any information regarding this incident, please contact the Weld County Sheriff’s Office lead Detective Dayle Rosebrock at (970) 400-5374 or drosebrock@weld.gov .

This is an active investigation, and more details will be released as they become available. All media inquiries will be handled by the Critical Incident Response Team Public Information Officer. For future media requests, please contact Public Relations Officer, Melissa Chesmore with the Weld County Sheriff’s Office at mchesmore@weld.gov .

MEDIA CONTACT INFORMATION

Email: mchesmore@weld.gov

Phone: (970) 400-2809