EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KKTV) – A man was arrested after he had threatened another person with a handgun, fired several rounds and fled the scene, according to El Paso County deputies.
The man was identified as 51-year-old Garret Duffy.
Deputies said they were called Saturday around 7:30 p.m. at the 8500 block of Aspenglow Lane in the Cascade area of unincorporated El Paso County.
The victim, who deputies said was known to the suspect, advised that Duffy had likely driven to a location on South Willow Street in Woodland Park.
Deputies responded to the area and located Duffy. When deputies attempted to make contact, Duffy exited the residence carrying a hunting rifle.
Deputies issued multiple commands for Duffy to drop the weapon. Deputies said he refused and “aggressively” approached deputies while swinging the rifle.
Duffy eventually dropped the rifle and a handgun in his possession, but continued to advance, deputies said. A physical struggle ensued between deputies and Duffy, during which Duffy attempted to disarm one of the deputies. He was taken to the ground and placed into custody.
Duffy was taken to the hospital before being booked into the El Paso County Jail, deputies said.
Duffy is facing charges including Menacing with a Real or Simulated Weapon, Resisting Arrest and Second-Degree Assault. He was released on a $10,000 bond.
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