Thornton police asked to avoid area of ‘critical incident’ Wednesday

Residents in suburban Thornton are being asked to avoid the scene of a “critical incident” police are responding to Wednesday.

According to officials, there is a “heavy police presence” near the intersection of Bonnie and Highland that is responding to what police called a “critical incident.”

Police are asking residents to avoid the area until further notice amid the investigation, and to follow instructions from law enforcement.

There is no “immediate threat” to the public, but the situation remains ongoing, police said.

There were no further details available, and we will update the story with new information as it emerges.