DENVER, Colorado – A father in Colorado shot a robbery suspect on New Year’s Eve after the suspect allegedly opened fire on the man’s family outside the Denver Museum of Nature and Science in an attempted robbery. The suspect, 21-year-old Oscar Alejandro Mendoza, is facing attempted murder charges in addition to attempted robbery and felony menacing charges after attempting to rob a family in the museum parking lot.
According to reports, the family, who has chosen to remain unidentified, had pulled into the museum parking lot when two men approached them with handguns drawn. The suspects demanded a silver chain from the victim and one of the men hit the victim in the back of his head with the butt of the handgun. The victim then pulled out his own gun and pointed it at the two men, leading to an exchange of gunfire that resulted in Mendoza being shot.
The family emerged unharmed from the shooting, however, Mendoza’s condition is not currently known. The incident highlights the potential dangers of attempted robberies and the use of firearms in self-defense situations.
The father’s actions in defending his family from the armed robbery raised questions about the legality and moral implications of using deadly force to protect oneself and others. The case also underscores the importance of proper training and handling of firearms for situations where individuals may need to defend themselves and others from harm.
In conclusion, the attempted robbery at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science led to the shooting of one of the suspects by a father defending his family. The incident has raised ethical and legal questions about the use of deadly force in self-defense situations, highlighting the potential dangers of such encounters.