Sergeant Michael Moran, Cortez Police Department, Colorado

Sergeant Michael Moran

Cortez Police Department, Colorado

End of Watch Wednesday, November 29, 2023

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Michael Moran

Sergeant Michael Moran was shot and killed while making a traffic stop near the intersection of South Broadway and San Juan Drive at about 11:25 am.

An occupant of the car shot Sergeant Moran before the suspects fled in the vehicle. Other officers located the two suspects approximately 1-1/2 miles south of the original shooting. One subject was shot and killed after opening fire on officers. A second subject was taken into custody.

Sergeant Moran was a U.S. Marine Corps Iraq War veteran and had served with the Cortez Police Department for 11 years. He is survived by his two daughters.

Bio

Age 46
Tour 11 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

traffic stop

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Mike, my brother who treated me as such from day one working as a dispatcher with you. I will always remember all the laughs and jokes we shared with each other. Going on 2 years of you being taken from us. You will never be forgotten brother, I love you!

Kennon McElwain
Former dispatcher for Sgt. Moran and close friend

November 26, 2025