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Thornton Officer Wounded in Shootout; Suspect Luis Arebalo at Large

A Thornton, Colorado police officer was injured in a shootout on October 12, 2026, after officers responded to an unwanted person report, and 37-year-old Luis Arebalo fled and remained at large as multiple agencies searched for him.

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Oct 13, 8:18 PM cbsnews.com Calls from Colorado community members lead to arrest of man accused of shooting Thornton police officer
Oct 13, 7:14 PM denver7.com Luis Arebalo arrested in connection with shooting of Thornton police officer
Oct 13, 5:53 PM kdvr.com Manhunt for man accused of shooting Thornton police officer continues
Oct 12, 9:51 PM cbsnews.com Officer hurt in shootout with suspect in Thornton neighborhood
Oct 12, 5:03 PM cbsnews.com Thornton residents shelter in place as shootout with suspect leaves Colorado police officer wounded
Oct 12, 9:01 AM denvergazette.com Suspect at large after shooting Thornton police officer
Oct 12, 8:10 AM cpr.org Police looking for suspect accused of shooting, injuring Thornton officer
Oct 12, 7:50 AM 9news.com Shooting involving officers reported in Adams County
Oct 12, 6:52 AM kdvr.com Suspect at large after reportedly shooting Thornton officer
Oct 12, 6:49 AM cbsnews.com Colorado manhunt underway for armed suspect after Thornton officer shot
Oct 12, 2:37 AM denver7.com Officer injured during shooting in Thornton, police searching for suspect
Oct 11, 10:35 PM 9news.com Police involved in shooting in Thornton, department says