A late-night home invasion in north Thornton that spiraled into a police chase and left one man dead has now led to charges for three suspects, Thornton police said Tuesday. The case began with a shots-fired call, ended with officers spinning out a fleeing car near West 56th Avenue and Federal Boulevard, and remains an active investigation as prosecutors sift through the evidence.
Charges Announced This Week
Prosecutors with the 17th Judicial District have charged three people — Richard Hernandez, Leo Bonavich, and Vincent Rios- in connection with the Jan. 14 incident, according to The Denver Post. Hernandez is accused of first-degree burglary, vehicular eluding, and a crime of violence. Bonavich has been charged with first-degree burglary and a crime of violence. Rios faces a charge of possession with intent to manufacture or distribute a controlled substance. Court dates and bond details were not immediately available, the outlet reported.
How Police Say It Unfolded
Thornton officers responded shortly after 4:30 a.m. on Jan. 14 to reports of gunfire in the 9600 block of Huron Street. At the scene, they found a 35-year-old man who had been shot and was taken to a hospital, according to a news release from the Thornton Police Department…