DENVER (KDVR) — Police in Commerce City are searching for a suspect who is accused of attempting to steal a vehicle and faces attempted murder charges.
The Commerce City Police Department said officers responded to what was reported as a “felony menacing” in progress near 6301 Dexter Street around 7:30 a.m. Friday.
According to CCPD, officers learned that a man was allegedly attempting to steal a vehicle when the victim and owner of that vehicle confronted him.
Then, police said the suspect pointed a handgun at the victim and pulled the trigger — however, the gun malfunctioned.
Police provided surveillance photos of the man, who is described as a Hispanic male, about 5 feet and 8 to 10 inches tall weighing 180 to 200 lbs.
He was pictured driving a 2019-2020 Hyundai Elantra, which police believe to be stolen.
CCPD said the suspect faces attempted murder charges.
Anyone who recognizes the suspect or the vehicle is asked to call the CCPD tip line as soon as possible at 303-289-3626.
Brooke Williams
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