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.

Commerce City attempted auto theft 2-16-24

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.

Commerce City attempted auto theft 2-16-24

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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