The Brighton Police Department is investigating an armed carjacking that occurred at the Murphy Express gas station, located at 59 E Bromley Lane, in Brighton, CO.
On August 28th, 2025, at approximately 11:07 a.m., our officers responded to the gas station after reports that a male suspect approached a man at the fuel pumps. The suspect displayed a firearm and attempted to steal the victim’s vehicle. The victim resisted, and during the struggle, a shot was fired. The victim sustained a minor injury in the altercation. The suspect then fled the scene on a bicycle.
Officers located evidence connected to the suspect several blocks from Murphy Express. A short time later, police received reports of a stolen vehicle from a business near Highway 85 and W. Bridge Street. Witnesses reported that the suspect in this theft matched the description of the earlier carjacking suspect. The suspect was known to the victim in this incident, who provided information about his possible location.
Officers located the stolen vehicle occupied by the suspect, identified as Jaime Benavidez. When officers attempted a traffic stop, Benavidez fled and led police on a pursuit. During the pursuit, Benavidez fired several rounds at officers, striking multiple police vehicles. No officers were injured. Officers returned fire, wounding the suspect. The pursuit ended when the suspect was taken into custody in the area of Brighton Road and E 105th Lane and transported to an area hospital.
This is an officer-involved shooting that will be investigated by the Adams County Critical Incident Response Team (ACCIRT). More information will be released by the 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office. Under Colorado laws, the arrest and filing of a criminal charge is merely a formal accusation that an individual committed a crime. A defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Thank you to all of our Adams County Law Enforcement partners, including: Adams County Sheriff's Office, Commerce City Police Department, Northglenn Police Department, Thornton Police Department, and ADCOM911.
If you have additional information or witnessed this incident, please call our tip line at 303-655-8740. This remains an active investigation.