Colorado man arrested, accused in shooting after bystander struck by gunfire

A suspect has been arrested, accused in connection with a shooting in the northeast Denver metro area on Monday, where a bystander was struck by gunfire. According to Commerce City police, Jeremiah Tyrae Herrera has been arrested in the shooting at 60th and Monaco. 

An 86-year-old woman was critically injured when she was caught in the crossfire while in her vehicle. The victim is expected to survive her injuries, according to police. 

Investigators said Herrera has been accused of firing shots at two people across the street and inadvertently striking the victim. 

"There were multiple people in line stopped at the red light behind her. It could've been 10 times worse with multiple others being on the receiving end of those bullets," said Commerce City Police Det. Sgt. Derik Aragon.

Police said they searched for Herrera after the shooting on Monday and officers were able to locate him in less than an hour and take him into custody. Investigators said he is facing several charges, including attempted murder, as well as assault with extreme indifference and possession of a weapon by a previous offender.