Longmont: What happened at LifeBridge church? Large police presence sparks shooting fears

Heavy police presence at LifeBridge Christian Church in Longmont, Colorado, sparked shooting fears online, but reports suggest it was a police drill.

Updated on: May 27, 2026, 06:28:59 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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A massive police presence was reported at the LifeBridge Christian Church on the Ute Highway in Longmont, Colorado, on Tuesday afternoon. It sparked fears of a potential shooting at a church.

Despite social media posts claiming that it could be a shooting incident, citing dispatch audio, is widely being reported as a training drill by the police and not a real situation.

As of now, the Longmont Police Department has not confirmed details of the incident.

LifeBridge Christian Church is a non-denominational Christian church located in Longmont, Colorado. It serves the local community through worship services, youth programs, outreach events, and faith-based activities.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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