Inmate held on attempted murder charges escapes from Denver deputies

Police in Denver are searching for an inmate who escaped while being transported to a hospital and warned residents that the man facing charges for the attempted murder of a police officer is dangerous.

Denver Sheriff Patrick Firman says Mauricio Venzor-Gonzalez escaped from deputies around 6:30 a.m. Monday and was last seen running from the downtown Denver hospital. Police searched the area for hours but did not find Venzor-Gonzalez, who is 23.

Venzor-Gonzalez was arrested in November. Authorities have said he was injured in a shootout with police, who tracked Venzor-Gonzalez to a home in Aurora. He surrendered after a two-day standoff.

He had an appointment at the hospital on Monday morning, Firman said. It’s not clear if Venzor-Gonzalez was wearing handcuffs or other restraints at the time, Firman said.

Earlier:

Authorities are searching for a man who escaped from deputies at Denver Health Medical Center Monday morning.

KMGH reports Mauricio Venzor-Gonzalez, 23, was being held attempted murder and assault of a police officer.

KRDO reported on Venzor-Gonzalez last year when investigators say Venzor-Gonzalez abducted his ex-girlfriend an Samantha Adams, 26, and daughter Zahid Adams, 1, and held them at gunpoint.

Venzor-Gonzalez escaped from Denver Sheriff’s Department deputies while being checked out at Denver Health, police said.

He is described as standing 5’6″ tall, Hispanic, with black hair and brown eyes. Authorities say he is about 170 pounds.He was last seen wearing a dark green uniform bearing the letters ‘CCMF.’ Police said he may be in a blue 1998 Honda with license plates OMH216.

Anyone who sees Venzor should call Denver police or Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP.