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Sgt. Michael Moran

Case from Cortez, CO dated Nov 29, 2023

Victim Details

Sgt. Michael Moran

Male

White / Caucasian

Cortez

CO

2023-11-29

46

Sgt.

Michael Moran

Primary Suspect Deceased

07/21/2026

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In the small southwestern Colorado town of Cortez, a routine traffic stop on a Wednesday morning spiraled into a tragedy that claimed the life of a dedicated police sergeant. On November 29, 2023, Cortez Police Sergeant Michael Moran, a 46-year-old male, conducted a traffic stop on South Broadway around 11:25 a.m. following a report of a reckless driver. Almost immediately after initiating the stop, shots were fired, and Sergeant Moran was struck.

The suspect fled the scene in their vehic ...
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  • Utah man fatally shot by Colorado police after killing officer
  • The Journal: Update: Sgt. Michael Moran identified as Cortez police officer killed Wednesday
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