An unknown gunman shot and killed Tom Clements, the executive director of the Colorado Department of Corrections, at his home in Monument, Colorado, Tuesday night, reports CBS.

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Multiple state and corrections sources have confirmed this incident!

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Police report the shooting occurring shortly after Clements opened his front door at approximately 8:30 p.m. and a family member also inside the home called 911.

A suspect took off on foot and had not yet been apprehended. Officials with the El Paso Sheriff’s office said they were searching for a suspect or suspects using K9 units near Clements’ home.

Stay tuned for more developing details.