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Suspect Accused Of Shooting Officer Led Police On Chase 3 Years Ago

BRIGHTON, Colo. (CBS4) - A man who exchanged gunfire with police officers in Northglenn earlier this month is now facing charges of attempted first-degree murder.

Adrian Moya
Adrian Moya (credit: Adams County DA)

Adrian Moya, 23, is now facing that charge as well as assault and possession of a weapon by a felon. He made his first court appearance on Monday and will be back in court on Wednesday, according to the 17th Judicial District Attorney's office. He's being held on a $500,000 bond.

Investigators say Moya fired on police officers when they made a traffic stop early in the morning on the Dec. 19. One officer was hit several times but was wearing a bullet-proof vest and sustained only minor injuries.

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The scene of the shooting (credit: CBS)

He returned fire, shooting the suspect, who was hospitalized.

Moya has multiple arrests on his record, and was sentenced for driving under the influence after a 2012 police chase in Aurora.

Adrian Moya
Adrian Moya (credit: Aurora Police)

Moya was 19 at the time of that chase.

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