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Man shot in US governor's office Man shot in US governor's office
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An unidentified man armed with a gun has been shot dead at the offices of Colorado Governor Bill Ritter.An unidentified man armed with a gun has been shot dead at the offices of Colorado Governor Bill Ritter.
The incident occurred at about 1415 (2015 GMT) in the office foyer, Gov Ritter's spokesman told the BBC. The man, who claimed he was "the emperor", said he was going to take over the state government.
He said the man was ordered repeatedly to put down his firearm before he was shot by state troopers, who provide security at the Denver state capitol. The incident occurred at about 1415 (2015 GMT) in the foyer. Mr Ritter was unhurt, his spokesman told the BBC.
The governor's offices include a lobby and several other rooms. Mr Ritter was said to be unharmed. The man was ordered repeatedly to put down his firearm before he was shot by state troopers, who provide security at the Denver state capitol.
Spokesman Evan Dreyer said that before he was shot, the man said: "I am the emperor and I'm here to take over state government."
Four or five shots were heard, but authorities would not say how many times the security officer fired.Four or five shots were heard, but authorities would not say how many times the security officer fired.
The state capitol is reported to be sealed off while police investigate.The state capitol is reported to be sealed off while police investigate.