On January 23, 2022, at 3:09 a.m., the El Paso County Sheriff's Office Communications center dispatched deputies to the 11000 block of Tiffin Drive, located in unincorporated El Paso County, in reference to a residential burglary in progress.

The reporting party identified the suspect as their daughter's ex-boyfriend. The reporting party also said the suspect was breaking the door down and screaming. At the time of this incident the home was occupied by 6 people, one of which was the suspect’s child.

While the people inside the residence were trying to hide, they heard multiple gunshots outside their door. The surrounding neighbors also called 911 to report the hearing of numerous gun shots. The suspect left the area and recklessly drove away from the scene.

Deputies responded to the address and found the front door, a window, and 3 vehicles struck by bullets. The people inside were nearly struck but thankfully no one was harmed.

The suspect attempted to get onto Fort Carson Army base, however, was detained.

The suspect has been identified as Damian Garcia, date of birth: 12/27/1999, was apprehended and booked into the El Paso County Jail on the following charges:

Attempted 2nd Degree Murder, 1st Degree Burglary, Illegal Discharge of Firearm, Criminal Mischief, Vehicular Eluding, Driving Under the Influence, Prohibited Use of a Weapon, and Reckless Endangerment.

Garcia's mugshot has been attached to this media release.