Per CPD policy the three officers involved in the shooting have been placed on administrative leave while the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation investigates the incident.
Barnes is running as an independent candidate in next week's general election, while Kozak is the GOP nominee. Democrat Jess Fresquez is also on the ballot.
The Lovell Police Department reported on Sunday that a suspect has been arrested, and the victim is in "critical but stable condition," following an early morning shooting on Sunday, December 20.