Bystander struck by gunfire in northeast Denver metro area

Officers in the northeast Denver metro area have taken one person into custody who they believe is responsible for shooting an innocent bystander.

The Commerce City Police Department said the shooting happened Monday in the area around 60th Street and Monaco Place. An 86-year-old woman in her vehicle at the nearby intersection was injured when a bullet went through the driver's side door.

Commerce City police said the woman was taken to the hospital in critical condition but she's expected to survive.

Officers began searching the area for the suspect and ordered a "shelter in place" for people in the immediate area. They asked all residents to continue to stay inside.

Almost 40 minutes later, the department announced that they have a suspect in custody.

A person who was nearby when shots were fired told CBS Colorado they were distressed to find they were unable to leave the area.

"I was going to leave work, but unfortunately, I didn't get to do that, just because all the commotion over there, and then they had the roads blocked off both ways," she said.

The person told CBS Colorado wished the victim well with their recovery.

"I mean, she didn't deserve that," she said. "You know, especially in broad daylight when it's this hot. I mean, I guess anything can happen."