Wounded Colo. Deputy Taken Off Life Support

Feb. 11, 2016
Mesa County Sheriff's Deputy Derek Geer, who was critically wounded after being shot multiple times Monday, has been taken off of life support.

A Mesa County, Colorado Sheriff’s deputy, who was critically wounded after being shot multiple times Monday morning, has been taken off of life support.

Deputy Derek Geer was investigating a report of an armed person walking down a street in Grand Junction when the shooting occurred and a 17-year-old suspect was arrested.

The 15-year veteran was transported to St. Mary’s Hospital, where he remained until his death on Wednesday.

"Words cannot adequately express our gratitude for the outpouring of support and compassion from our community during this most difficult time," Sheriff Matt Lewis said in a statement. "The support we have and continue to receive is allowing us to grieve and begin to heal."

Geer was a Navy veteran who joined the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office in October 2001. He leaves behind a wife and two children, ages 11 and 13.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, Feb. 15 at 1 p.m. at Canyon View Vineyard Church located at 736 24 1/2 Road in Grand Junction.

Interment will follow at the Orchard Mesa Municipal Cemetery at 2620 Legacy Way.

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