Eaton man sentenced to more than 100 years after attempting to murder 2 officers

DENVER ( KDVR ) — A Weld County man was sentenced to more than 100 years for attempting to murder two police officers in 2021.

On Friday, the 19th Judicial District Attorney’s Office said 34-year-old Levi Miller was sentenced to 156 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections.

On Tuesday, a jury convicted Miller of the following charges:

  • Two counts of attempted first-degree murder – after deliberation
  • Two counts of first-degree assault
  • Four counts of attempted first-degree murder – extreme indifference

The conviction and sentencing stem from an incident on Sept. 24, 2021. On that day, two Eaton police officers were called to a report of a domestic dispute at Miller’s home. When the officers arrived, the DA’s office said Miller was armed with an MK47 rifle with a fully loaded 100-round drum.

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The DA’s office said Miller fired 30 rounds at the officers . The officers returned fire and struck Miller…

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