Police: Vehicle theft suspect faces attempted murder charges after gun malfunction

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.