DURANGO, Colo. (KREX) - An officer-involved shooting has closed U.S. Highway 550 north of Durango, according to the Durango Police Department.

The incident happened shortly before 3 p.m. on Tuesday. The La Plata County Sheriff's Office and DPD are currently on the scene of the incident and are asking the community to avoid the area.

The road is closed in both directions between mile markers 28 and 29.

The police department asked for travelers to use alternate routes so emergency personnel can work safely.

WesternSlopeNow will update this story once more information becomes available.

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