By Police1 Staff
PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. — A man is in police custody after allegedly firing several shots at officers and causing over $10,000 in damages.
Police responded Wednesday to a 911 call of shots fired, KOAA reported. While the two responding deputies were interviewing the person who called 911, they heard several gunshots and multiple rounds hit the ground near them.
The officers took cover and called SWAT in for backup. Police said the suspect, 43-year-old Benjamin Chavez, fired at least 20 more rounds from a home during the standoff.
Chavez surrendered nearly two hours after officers initially responded and was arrested without further incident.
No officers were injured in the standoff. A search found nine guns, two assault rifles and marijuana plants in a greenhouse on the property.
Chavez is charged with three counts of attempted first-degree-murder on a peace officer, attempted first-degree murder, criminal attempt, illegal discharge of a firearm, criminal mischief, reckless endangerment and possession of a weapon by a previous offender.
Deputies later executed a search warrant on the property and found nine guns, including two assault rifles, and various types of ammunition in locations throughout the home and yard. (Photo/PCSO)