A police officer Commerce City, Colorado has been arrested for lying about his own shooting.
Officials announced Friday night that Officer Kevin Lord was charged with attempting to influence a public official and false reporting, according to KMGH-TV.
The department had previously released a sketch of a suspect and offered a $20,000 reward for the arrest of the person responsible for shooting Lord in the chest during a traffic stop on Nov. 8.
District Attorney Dave Young said the investigation went into a different direction Thursday night after members of the Critical Incident Team investigated the incident.
"This is not a reflection of the Commerce City Police Department, nor is it a reflection of police officers who serve and protect the public on a daily basis," he said during a press conference.
Commerce City Police Chief Troy Smith said he is disappointed by the turn of events the case took.
"Yesterday I stood here and told you that no stone would be left unturned in this investigation, and that's exactly what has occurred," he said. "We have pursued the truth and the truth has led us to this place."
Lord will be transferred to the Adams County Detention Facility once he is booked.
