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3 In Custody For Allegedly Shooting At Police Officer In LoDo

DENVER (CBS4) - Three men accused of shooting at a Denver police officer near Coors Field early Saturday morning are in custody.

The incident began when a Denver police officer learned of a possible DUI driver in the area of 20th and Market streets around 2 a.m. Saturday. When the officer approached the car a single shot was fired toward the officer and then the car fled.

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The light pole that was struck by the suspects' vehicle (credit: CBS)

According to police records, the driver crashed into a light pole near 20th and Broadway. The three occupants of the vehicle escaped on foot. Nearly 7 hours later police arrested three men -- Alejandro Herrera, 21, Matthew Herrera, 23, and Richard Saguilan, 23.

Police are not releasing the suspects' mug shots as photo lineups are pending.

All three suspects are being held for investigation of attempted homicide of a peace officer, among other charges.

LINK: Police Incident Document

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