Suspect in custody, 1 victim injured after shooting at Broomfield apartment

DENVER ( KDVR ) — Broomfield police took a suspect into custody following what they called an active shooting at an apartment complex.

At 6:34 a.m. Thursday, the Broomfield Police Department said officers were called to a disturbance at the Arista Flats apartments at 8200 Arista Place, east of Wadsworth Parkway near the former 1stBank Center.

Suspect made threats aimed at victim, police

According to Rachel Haslett with Broomfield police, when officers got to the unit, they heard a man making threats and then gunshots. Haslett said the suspect was shooting at surrounding units and into the parking lot.

It is unclear how many shots the suspect fired, but Haslett said they were sporadic.

The suspect allegedly made threats aimed at officers, and Haslett said the scene quickly became dangerous to both officers and nearby residents.

Due to the danger, Broomfield police called it an “active shooter” scene and sent a reverse emergency notification to shelter in place. Haslett said some residents claimed they did not receive an alert, and she reiterated that residents must sign up for the emergency notifications online.

Broomfield police were assisted by several other jurisdictions including North Metro Fire Rescue, Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Westminster police, SWAT and crisis negotiators.

The hostage situation took nearly four hours, and Haslett said Broomfield police had to force their way into the unit to take the male suspect into custody at around 10 a.m.

The suspect and a female victim were taken to a local hospital with unknown injuries, according to police. It is currently unknown the relationship between the suspect and the victim.

Haslett said one Broomfield police officer fired their weapon, but no officers were injured.

Investigation will last hours

In a press conference on Thursday, Haslett said a heavy police presence will be in the area for several hours as crews investigate.

According to Haslett, the suspect fired several rounds, damaging units, other buildings and cars. Those who live in the area and had property damaged will be notified by officers for further instruction.

Broomfield police said impacted residents who cannot reenter their building can go to the north side of the 1stBank Center where a temporary evacuation shelter has been set up.

Jefferson Academy Secondary School was placed on secured status due to its proximity to the scene.

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