JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. — Deputies arrested a man who allegedly tried to murder his roommate Tuesday night, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office announced.

Authorities were dispatched to the 7300 block of South Alkire Street around 9:45 p.m. after a man called 911 and said he had been shot multiple times in his apartment.

Deputies arrived and found the man, who was still in his apartment, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition, but is stable, according to the sheriff’s office.

Investigators identified 36-year-old Ryan Moore, the victim’s roommate, as the suspect. He was arrested and is being held for:

  • Attempted first-degree murder, after deliberation
  • Two counts of attempted first-degree murder, extreme indifference
  • Tampering with evidence
  • Possession of a weapon by a previous offender

The sheriff’s office said additional charges are possible.


D7 follow up bar 2460x400FINAL.png

What do you want Denver7 to follow up on? Is there a story, topic or issue you want us to revisit? Let us know with the contact form below.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

You May Also Like

Mother Arrested for DUI With Two Children in Car, Police Say

Staff report GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Alexandra Hayes Henry, 42, was arrested Thursday…

Mom Accused of Forcing Little Girl to Shoplift at Target

Inset: Lisa Debenedictis (Flagler County Sheriff’s Office). Background: The Florida Target where…

Man Accused of Strangling and Paralyzing Woman Who Rejected Him Became Top Donor to Her Recovery Fundraiser: Report

Left: Isaac Ruiz (New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office). Right: Savannah Johnson in…

Lawsuit Claims Fertility Doctor Misled Patient About Anonymous Sperm Donor and Was Child’s Biological Father

Joseph Laedtke Heider (WISN). A Wisconsin fertility specialist is accused in a…

Mother Begs Stone-Faced Killer to Reveal Where Her Baby’s Body Is

Ryan Cooper (Dougherty County Jail) and Lacambria Deonshay Toomer (Facebook). The mother…

Child Welfare Failures Left 8-Year-Old’s Abuse Unseen Until Body Found

Insets, from top: Sophia Mason and Samantha Johnson (Merced County District Attorney).…

Woman Arrested After Micanopy Occupied Home Burglary

Staff report MICANOPY, Fla. – A Gainesville woman was taken into custody…