@DenverPolice/Twitter(DENVER) — An urgent manhunt continues in Denver for an attempted murder suspect who escaped during a trip to the hospital, police said.
Mauricio Venzor-Gonzales, 23, is accused of running from sheriff’s deputies when he was was being taken to his appointment at Denver Health Medical Center on the morning of March 19, Denver Police said.
Venzor-Gonzales is accused of the attempted first-degree murder of a Denver police officer, authorities said. He is also suspected of abducting his ex-girlfriend and her baby last year, according to ABC affiliate KMGH in Denver.
This is the second time Venzor-Gonzales has run from authorities, according to KMGH.
He is considered armed and dangerous, police said, and a $10,000 reward is available for information leading to his arrest.
Police described Venzor-Gonzales as a Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes who is 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs 140 pounds.
Anyone who has seen Venzor-Gonzales or knows his whereabouts is urged to call 911.
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