A domestic violence suspect is in custody following a confrontation with Adams County Deputies.

ADAMS COUNTY, Colorado — An Adams County Deputy shot at a domestic violence suspect who was armed with a rifle early Thursday morning, a release from the Adams County Sheriff's office said.

Just before 1 a.m. Thursday, deputies responded to 7620 Greenwood Boulevard for a reported domestic disturbance involving a man armed with a firearm.

Upon arrival, the deputies were confronted by a man armed with a rifle outside the home. One deputy fired one round at the suspect but he was not hit and there were no injuries to him or any responding deputies.

The man, later identified as Tou Bie Ricky Lo, subsequently dropped the rifle and was taken into custody.

He faces charges of aggravated assault and prohibited use of weapons.