JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. — Deputies from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office arrived at an apartment located in the 7300 block of South Alkire Street Tuesday night around 9:45 p.m. in response to a 911 call— the caller, one of the residents, claimed he had been shot multiple times inside his apartment, the sheriff's office said Wednesday.
Deputies found the man suffering from gunshot wounds inside his apartment and provided first aid, JCSO said. The man who was shot was taken to the hospital and is in "critical but stable condition," added the sheriff's office.
JCSO said the suspect is also the victim's roommate – 36-year-old Ryan Moore shared the apartment with the victim, the sheriff's office said.
Moore is currently being held in custody on the following charges:
- 1 count of attempted first-degree murder, after deliberation
- 2 counts of attempted first-degree murder, extreme indifference
- 1 count of tampering with evidence
- Possession of a weapon by a previous offender
The sheriff's office said additional charges are possible.
This is a developing situation. This article will be updated as information is confirmed.
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