Deputy’s Deadly Shot Found Justified | Cheyenne News

Cheyenne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 6, 2026 · 1m

In a high-stakes confrontation at an apartment complex, a deputy’s fatal shot ended a volatile standoff — and a special prosecutor has now cleared the officer, ruling his use of deadly force was lawful and justified. The incident began when officers responded to a hit-and-run involving an 18-year-old, Zander Bowlin, who was reportedly suicidal and armed. As Bowlin brandished multiple firearms — including an AR rifle — and pointed them at officers and fleeing residents, Deputy Nathaniel Hull ordered him to drop the weapon. When Bowlin turned the rifle toward Hull, the deputy fired three shots…