The Thornton Police Department has arrested 39-year-old Ismael Barajas Aguilar in connection with a shooting that occurred on Feb. 5.
The investigation began after an adult woman arrived at a local hospital with a gunshot wound around 1:30 p.m. that day. Further investigation determined the shooting had taken place inside an apartment near the 9700 block of Pearl Street.
Investigators later obtained an arrest warrant for Barajas Aguilar. On Feb. 11 around 4:40 p.m. the suspect was located near West 84th Avenue and Huron Street. Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop as the suspect approached Gale Boulevard.
The suspect failed to yield, leading to a brief vehicle pursuit. Officers executed a successful precision immobilization technique (PIT) at the southbound I-25 on-ramp at Thornton Parkway. Barajas Aguilar then attempted to flee on foot but was quickly apprehended. Eastbound Thornton Parkway was temporarily closed following the incident.
The suspect was transported to Adams County jail, where he is being held on the following charges:
- Criminal Attempt – 2nd Degree Murder (F3)
- 2nd Degree Assault – Reckless (F4)
- Domestic Violence
- Vehicular Eluding (F4)
- Obstructing a Peace Officer
- Resisting Arrest
Under Colorado law, the arrest and filing of criminal charges are merely formal accusations that an individual committed a crime. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law