1 in custody, 1 wanted after cars rammed at Wheat Ridge King Soopers
DENVER (KDVR) —Wheat Ridge police spent Wednesday working on what they called a “complex situation” after two suspects allegedly rammed into cars in a King Soopers parking lot.
Just before 12:30 p.m., the Wheat Ridge Police Department tweeted about the situation. Officers were at the King Soopers on Youngfield Street.
Officers said the situation started as a shoplifting call. When officers arrived at the King Soopers the suspects allegedly rammed into a patrol car and two other cars before fleeing the scene.
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Police confirmed that no officers were injured, but one bystander sustained injuries from the crash and was taken to a local hospital. On Thursday, police said the victim was treated and released.
Wheat Ridge police are searching for a suspect who allegedly rammed into a patrol car and other cars in a King Soopers parking lot. (Wheat Ridge Police Department) Wheat Ridge police are searching for a suspect who allegedly rammed into a patrol car and other cars in a King Soopers parking lot. (Wheat Ridge Police Department) Wheat Ridge police are searching for a suspect who allegedly rammed into a patrol car and other cars in a King Soopers parking lot. (Wheat Ridge Police Department)
The suspect’s vehicle was located at 42nd Avenue and Youngfield Street after the crash. At the intersection, officers took a woman into custody. She was also taken to a local hospital, but the extent of her injuries is unknown.
Wheat Ridge police were still searching for a male suspect who allegedly ran toward the Clear Creek trailhead. At about 2:51 p.m., officers reported they had pulled back from the search along Clear Creek for the outstanding suspect, and said they do not believe there is a threat to the community.
The suspect was identified on Thursday as Francisco Gonzales. Gonzales is 37 years old and 6 foot, 3 inches tall.
If you recognize or see him, you are asked to call 911 immediately.
The investigation is ongoing.
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