An update is available in the June 15 Fort Collins Police Services officer-involved shooting.

On June 15, 2025, Fort Collins 911 received a call about an argument at an Eastdale Drive home. The victim reported that the suspect, Eugene Reinersman (DOB 03/25/1976) of Fort Collins, had been behaving in a threatening manner. Fort Collins Police officers located and tried to contact Reinersman outside the home. The suspect, who was armed with a knife, refused to comply with commands and remained uncooperative when officers used less-lethal tools. During the encounter, an FCPS officer fired his handgun, striking the suspect.

Reinersman was transported to an area hospital for care. He was released and booked into the Larimer County Jail on June 22 for the following charges:

• Felony Menacing (F5) - 5 counts
• Menacing (M1)
• Harassment - strike/shove/kick (M1)
• Resisting Arrest (M2)

A booking photo is attached. The District Attorney’s Office requested a $50,000 cash bond; the Larimer County Court issued Reinersman a $20,000 personal recognizance-cosign bond.

The Eighth Judicial Critical Incident Response Team investigation is ongoing with the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office as the case lead.

These charges are merely an accusation, and defendants are presumed innocent until, and unless, proven guilty.

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Original News Release - Fort Collins Police Services - 06/16/25

CIRT Activated for Officer Involved Shooting

On Sunday, June 15, 2025, there was an officer involved shooting in the 700 block of Eastdale Dr. in Fort Collins, CO.

At approximately 10:30 p.m. Fort Collins Police Services (FCPS) officers responded to an argument at a residence on Eastdale Dr. where a male suspect was armed with a knife. Officers located the suspect outside the home and gave commands for him to drop the weapon, but he refused to cooperate. Officers used less lethal tools; however, the suspect still refused to comply. An FCPS officer then fired his handgun, striking the suspect, and immediately called for medical response. The suspect was placed into custody and transported to a local area hospital. His condition is unknown at this time.

No officers or members of the public were injured and there is no continued threat to the community. The Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) has been activated. The lead investigative agency is the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office and any additional information regarding this incident will come from them.