Thornton police: Break‑in suspect crashes truck, shot dead; 1 person detained

THORNTON, Colo. — Thornton police are investigating a homicide after an alleged 34‑year‑old vehicle break-in suspect was found shot near a crashed truck early Sunday morning.

According to police, officers responded to a home in the 9700 block of Ogden Court around 3 a.m. after a caller reported someone breaking into their vehicle and shots being fired.

Investigators believe the man who was shot tried to flee in a truck, hitting several parked vehicles before stopping. He was taken to a hospital and later died…

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