COMMERCE CITY, Colo. — The Commerce City Police Department is searching for a man who tried to shoot someone during an attempted auto theft Friday morning.
Officers were called out to the 6300 block of Dexter Street around 7:30 a.m. for reports of a "felony menacing" in progress.
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Commerce City Police Department
According to police, a man was trying to steal a vehicle when the owner confronted him. The man pointed a handgun at the owner and pulled the trigger, but the gun malfunctioned, Commerce City PD said.
The man took off in a 2019-2020 Hyundai Elantra that is believed to be stolen. He is wanted for attempted murder.
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Commerce City Police Department
Anyone with information about the suspect or vehicle is asked to call the department's tip line at 303-289-3626.
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