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One suspect arrested, second at large after bystander, 86, shot in Commerce City

One suspect arrested, second at large after bystander, 86, shot in Commerce City
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COMMERCE CITY, Colo. — Police in Commerce City are actively looking for one of two shooting suspects who injured an 86-year-old woman on Monday.

Police issued a shelter-in-place order for residents near E. 60th Avenue and Monaco Street while searching for the suspects.

However, that order was lifted about an hour later after one of the suspects was apprehended.

Police said the victim is an innocent bystander who was in a car at the intersection when shots were fired.

She was transported to the hospital for treatment. Her condition is not known.

According to police, the suspect in custody fled on foot from the shooting scene and was quickly arrested.

The second suspect took off in a vehicle and is currently at large. A description of the vehicle was not provided.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information is learned


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