An officer with the Sheridan, Wyoming Police Department was shot and killed Tuesday morning while on the job.

In a released statement, the Sheridan Police Department said Sgt. Nevada Krinkee, a six and a half year veteran of the department, was shot while serving a trespass warning near the intersection of 5th Street and Val Vista Street. Sgt. Krinkee was transported to Sheridan Memorial Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

The male subject fled the scene and was located a short time later, barricaded inside a residence. Other residents in the vicinity were evacuated from the area and a stand-off ensued. As of 3:30 p.m. the scene was still an active situation.

“The entire department is shocked and saddened by this senseless act and appreciate all the thoughts and prayers for our community,” stated Chief Travis Koltiska with the Sheridan Police Department. “Please respect the privacy of our brother Nevada’s family through this trying time.”