Disaster Prevented? Heavily-Armed Man Found Dead Outside Colorado Amusement Park

Law enforcement is investigating a man who was found dead outside of the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park.

The story is still developing, and the facts about the incident are scarcely known.

It has also not been confirmed what the cause of death was.

Investigators in Colorado said the man got into the park illegally. His body was found before the park opened, but they say he had enough weapons and ammo on him to implement an "attack of devastating proportions." https://t.co/MLBthW7nWx

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CBS News shares more information on the story:

According to the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office, the man was dressed in black-colored tactical clothing, with patches and emblems that gave the appearance of being associated with law enforcement. The suspect was heavily armed with a semi-automatic rifle and semi-automatic handgun and multiple loaded magazines for both weapons.

He was wearing body armor and what appeared to be a ballistic helmet, according to investigators. Multiple improvised explosive devices, or IEDs, were discovered with the suspect and a vehicle associated with him. The Grand Junction Bomb Squad responded to the scene and they rendered the devices safe.

The Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park was swept by members of the bomb squad as well as operators from the Garfield County All Hazard Response Team to ensure no other IEDs were planted around the park or rides. Investigators said that no one in the public was at risk and that his actions were limited to the property of Glenwood Caverns.

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“While this investigation is still ongoing and very active it is important to realize that given the amount of weaponry, ammunition, and explosive devices found, the suspect could have implemented an attack of devastating proportions upon our community and first responders,” said Garfield County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Walt Stowe.

Fortunately, the man is dead, so any tragedy was prevented.

However, with his death, there is a lot we may not know.

🚨#BREAKING: Authorities have found man dead at amusement park as he was heavily armed with guns, and IED explosive devices

📌#Glenwood | #Colorado

Authorities have found a 22-year-old man dead dressed in black-colored tactical clothing, bearing patches, dead at an amusement… https://t.co/EOL5ekwPwI pic.twitter.com/AQJsm0z6D8

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The folks at USA Today share more on the story:

His identity and official cause of death will be determined by the Garfield County coroner, according to the release.

USA TODAY has reached out to the coroner’s office.

Also according to the release, it appears the man drove a vehicle to the park before he entered it and investigators were making sure none of the rides, equipment or any of the park’s on-site buildings or facilities “were tampered with.”

What is curious is that this took place not long after the Maine shooting.

There is a lot of mystery surrounding that case as well.

We will keep you informed on any developments in this story.