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Justin Bannan, Suspect In Boulder Shooting, Is Former Broncos & Colorado Buffaloes Player

BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) - A former Denver Broncos and Colorado Buffaloes football player now faces attempted first degree murder charges. Justin Bannan, 40, was arrested in Boulder on Wednesday afternoon after a shooting at a business called Black Lab Sports at 3550 Frontier Avenue.

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Black Lab Sports in Boulder (credit: CBS)

Police documents indicate Bannan made statements about the Russian mafia being after him at the time of the shooting. He also had a rolled up $20 bill with cocaine residue on it.

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Boulder County authorities released Justin Bannan's mug shot on Thursday (credit: Boulder County)

During his lengthy NFL career, Bannan had two short stints with the Broncos -- in 2010 and 2012. He played at the University of Colorado between 1998 and 2001.

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Justin Bannan of the Denver Broncos at Qualcomm Stadium in 2012 (credit: Harry How/Getty Images)

On Wednesday, a woman police say also worked in the same building as Bannan was shot in the arm. Her injuries are not life threatening.

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Broncos defensive linemen Justin Bannan during a game against the Arizona Cardinals in 2010. (credit: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Police say the shooting appeared to be random. According to court documents, the woman said to Bannan, "What the f---, you just shot me" and he replied "I'm sorry, the Russian Mafia is after me."

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