Suspect Dead After I-80 Shooting East of Cheyenne

A suspect died at the scene of a shooting involving Laramie County sheriff's deputies on Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred along Interstate 80, roughly 15 miles east of Cheyenne.

The shooting took place around 1:42 p.m. near mile marker 377, close to the Hillsdale exit. The Laramie County Sheriff's Office confirmed all deputies are safe. Authorities have not yet released the suspect's name or explained what triggered the deadly encounter.

A large police response quickly gathered on the highway. Officers worked to control traffic while emergency crews moved in. Radio traffic from law enforcement showed deputies calling for assistance with traffic flow and arranging for medical support. At one point, a responder requested that an automated external defibrillator be ready for arrival.

Cheyenne police and the Wyoming Highway Patrol assisted in managing traffic near mile markers 376 and 377. A photo released by the Cheyenne Police Department showed orange cones forcing cars into a single lane. Semitrucks and other vehicles waited behind a police SUV with flashing lights.

Austin Lawrence drove past the scene on his way to a doctor's appointment. He recorded video of the police response but noted he did not see much of the action. "Knew that it had to of been a very stressful situation for everyone on the highway," Lawrence said. He added, "I pray for everyone affected."

The sheriff's office described the scene as "large and complex." They asked drivers to avoid the area and follow traffic directions. Officials stated there is no ongoing danger to the public. The Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation has been called in to investigate the shooting.