Police Believe 3 Arrested After Chase Are Connected To Craigslist Shooting
LAKEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) - Three people suspected to be involved in a Craigslist shooting are in custody after a police pursuit.
Wednesday night, Denver police spotted a potential suspect vehicle wanted for a shooting in Lakewood Monday night. A chase ensued and police used a pit maneuver to stop the suspects.
The chase ended at approximately 11 p.m. at West 20th Avenue and Ames Street near Sloan Lake.
Two men and one woman were taken into custody and transported to the hospital as a result of the injuries they sustained in the chase.
An officer on scene confirmed that the three people are connected to the shooting and know who the shooter was, although they're being held on other charges.
Police said the shooting in Lakewood injured the seller and was based on a Craigslist ad for some sort of illegal activity involving drugs. The suspects got away in their own vehicle as well as the victim's car.