Cañon City Police Department: Verbal argument led to shooting

(CAÑON CITY, Colo.) — The Cañon City Police Department (CCPD) said officers arrested a suspect related to a shooting that happened on Tuesday, June 10, at the Walmart in Cañon City.

According to CCPD, on Tuesday at around 5:15 p.m., officers were called to Walmart on a report of shots fired. When officers arrived, they learned from witnesses that occupants of a vehicle were engaged in some type of verbal dispute that led to a man in the car allegedly firing several shots at a group of people. The vehicle left the area before officers arrived.

The vehicle was quickly found with the help of Fremont County deputies, and a man was arrested. CCPD said the man, identified as John Elliott, was taken to the Fremont County jail and is facing charges of attempted first degree assault.

The investigation is ongoing, and CCPD is asking any witnesses to contact CCPD at (719) 276-5600 and report the information to Detective Leonard.

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