Denver-area authorities said they shot and killed an armed man late Saturday near a family entertainment venue after a woman inside the business was wounded in a separate shooting.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were responding to a shooting at the venue in Highlands Ranch when they encountered a man wielding a pistol in the parking lot.

Police said the man, who was not identified, was walking between cars and refusing the deputy’s commands to drop his weapon moments before the officer opened fire.

“The male turned toward the deputy, and at that time he was shot,” Sheriff Darren Weekly said early Sunday in a video statement about the fatal shooting.

Authorities said a woman shot another woman in the chest inside the business, which features arcade games and laser tag.

Police said the suspected shooter, who wasn’t identified, was taken into custody and the victim was rushed to the hospital. The wounded woman is expected to survive.

“It was packed, there were a lot of patrons still here when the shots rang out,” Sheriff Weekly said. “Very dangerous situation. We do know we had multiple rounds that were fired inside the business.”

The sheriff said he believes the armed man outside the venue was somehow connected to the shooting inside the business, but investigators haven’t determined a clear link.

• Matt Delaney can be reached at mdelaney@washingtontimes.com.