A suspect is facing serious charges after a violent shootout with police officers in Aurora, Colorado, last Thursday night.
The incident took place in the Chambers Heights neighborhood near an apartment complex.
Police Shootout in Aurora's Chambers Heights
The shootout occurred near 920 Dawson Street, just a few blocks away from 6th Avenue and Chambers Road.
Officers responded to multiple reports of gunshots at the apartment complex late Thursday night.
When they arrived, Varupa opened fire at the officers, causing a dangerous standoff that left him injured and under arrest.
Aurora Police Chief Todd Chamberlain confirmed that Varupa fired at officers as they approached.
He was eventually hit in the arm by return gunfire from police.
The incident, while intense, ended with no officers injured, and Varupa was quickly taken into custody after being shot.
Timeline of the Incident
The situation began around 9:21 p.m. when several 911 calls came in, reporting gunshots in the area.
Witnesses told police that a white male in dark clothing had come out of the apartment complex and started shooting.
Officers began searching for the suspect, eventually finding him about 30 minutes later at a bus bench near Sable Boulevard and East Kentucky Drive.
As officers tried to set up a safe plan to detain Varupa, he suddenly fired at them, hitting a patrol car.
Police returned fire, and as Varupa fled down the street, one officer shot him in the arm.
He was then apprehended and taken into custody without further harm.
Suspect's Criminal Background and Charges
Varupa, 28, has a long criminal history that includes an attempted murder charge.
At the time of the incident, he was recently released from parole.
Police say the shooting followed a dispute between Varupa and a girlfriend, which escalated into gunfire outside the apartment complex.
The suspect now faces five counts of attempted homicide on a police officer.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the incident, and more charges could follow as the case progresses.
