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Video Sound of shooting at Arista Flats in Broomfield, Colorado
A female victim who was inside the unit with the suspect succumbed to a gunshot wound after being transported to a local hospital.
Broomfield, CO – The Broomfield Police Department is continuing to investigate a shooting incident that occurred early Thursday morning at the Arista Flats Apartments located at Central Court and Colony Row in Broomfield.
Officers were dispatched to the complex at approximately 6:30 AM in response to a disturbance call. Upon arrival, officers heard a man yelling inside one of the units. Shortly after, the suspect began firing shots at officers, into neighboring apartments, and into the parking lot.
A reverse emergency notification (LookOut Alert) was sent to nearby residents, advising them to shelter-in-place. Several units were evacuated as a precaution.
Tragically, a female victim who was inside the unit with the suspect succumbed to a gunshot wound after being transported to a local hospital. Her identity will be released at a later time by the Broomfield and Adams County Coroner.
The 34-year-old male suspect was shot by law enforcement officers before being arrested. He was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries and faces pending charges. Multiple law enforcement officers sustained minor injuries and were treated and released.
Several officers fired their weapons during the incident. The Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) of the 17th Judicial District is now investigating the shooting and has placed the involved officers on administrative leave per department policy.
The investigation is ongoing, and additional information will not be released at this time to preserve the integrity of the process.
Due to the extensive nature of the crime scene, roads and buildings in the area may remain closed for several hours. Impacted residents who have not been able to return to their units are encouraged to seek assistance and information at the Broomfield Community Center located at 280 Spader Way.
The police department is requesting that residents report any items or damage related to the crime when returning to their homes or vehicles by calling the non-emergency line at 303-438-6400.
KANSAS CITY, MO — Armando Navarro, 50, has been charged with the shooting deaths of three women and a dog, along with the attempted murder of a surviving family member, following a violent domestic incident early Sunday, February 2, 2025, according to court documents filed by the Platte County Prosecutor’s Office.
Officers with the Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) responded to reports of a shooting at a residence in the 4100 block of NW 65th Street around 12:40 a.m.
The emergency call came from a neighbor who reported that a distressed woman had knocked on her door, claiming she had been shot at.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a harrowing scene inside the home:
- Three women were found deceased from apparent gunshot wounds.
- A dog had also been fatally shot.
- A surviving victim, whose identity has not been publicly released, managed to escape and alert neighbors.
The deceased have been identified as:
- Hailey Hopcus, 24
- Jodie Hopcus, 49
- Sherri Duncan, 73
The victims were related as granddaughter, mother, and grandmother, respectively. The surviving victim is Hailey’s sister, Jodie’s daughter, and Duncan’s granddaughter.
According to the surviving victim’s account, the tragic events unfolded following an argument between her mother, Jodie Hopcus, and Jodie’s boyfriend, Armando Navarro.
The couple had a history of frequent disputes, and on the night of the shooting, the argument escalated significantly.
As the surviving victim prepared for bed, she overheard the heated exchange. Navarro was reportedly pleading to stay, claiming he had nowhere else to go, while Jodie insisted he leave.
The situation took a deadly turn when Navarro, instead of gathering his belongings as the family believed, retrieved a small handgun and began shooting.
- Jodie Hopcus was initially shot in the arm while trying to protect her daughter.
- When Navarro ran out of ammunition, he grabbed a kitchen knife and later armed himself with a larger firearm, which he momentarily held under his chin as if contemplating suicide.
- Despite Jodie’s efforts to shield her daughter, Navarro shot her in the head when she attempted to escape.
- Sherri Duncan, the family’s matriarch, was already motionless on the floor by this point.
The surviving victim narrowly escaped after Navarro fired at her, with a bullet grazing her hair.
She sought refuge at a neighboring residence, where she heard Navarro calling her name before he fled the scene in a white 2020 Ford Expedition registered to one of the victims.
Navarro was later apprehended in Abilene, Kansas, by the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Department and the Kansas Highway Patrol.
His capture came after his son contacted authorities around 2:00 a.m., reporting that Navarro had called him, stating he had “killed them all.”
Navarro is currently being held in the Dickinson County Jail and faces multiple charges, including:
- 3 counts of First-Degree Murder (Felony)
- 4 counts of Armed Criminal Action (Felony)
- 1 count of First-Degree Assault (Felony)
- 1 count of Animal Abuse (Misdemeanor)
His initial court appearance has not yet been scheduled.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. The Missouri Bureau of Investigation (MBI) is assisting with forensic analysis and evidence collection.
Anyone with additional information is urged to contact the Kansas City Police Department or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers at (816) 474-TIPS.