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Colorado Springs Police Arrest Attempted Murder Suspect Jacob Aaron Sedillo Accused Of Shooting Officer

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4)- Colorado Springs police have arrested Jacob Aaron Sedillo. Sedillo, 25, for attempted first-degree murder in the shooting of an officer on June 4.

Police say about 8 p.m. on June 4, officers contacted two suspicious motorcycles in the parking lot of 3010 North Nevada Avenue. During the contact, one of the motorcycle riders fired a weapon at the officer, striking him at least one time.

Jacob Aaron Sedillo Jacob Sedilla (arrested, Colo Sprgs Officer Shot, from CSPD tweet)
Jacob Aaron Sedillo (credit: Colorado Springs Police)

The suspect, identified as Sedillo, rode away while the other motorcycle rider remained on scene. The officer was not able to return fire and was rushed to the hospital.

Anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who has information of the whereabouts of Mr. Sedillo is asked to call the Colorado Springs Police Department at (719) 444-7000; or if you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers Tip Line at (719) 634-STOP (7867) or 1-800-222-8477.

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