A judge sentenced a Colorado Springs man to more than 200 years in the Department of Corrections on Tuesday after he was convicted on various weapons-related counts for shooting at police in Windsor last year.
Damien Jackson, who was found guilty of shooting at police outside the AmericInn in Windsor on August 1, was convicted on many counts, including attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault, and intimidation.
According to the investigating team, Jackson allegedly activated a fire alarm at the hotel before jumping onto an arriving fire truck and refusing to get down.
Several local law enforcement agencies reacted, and the guy was safely apprehended after the gun duel in front of hotel guests and staff, according to the report.
According to the investigation, Jackson was carrying multiple guns, ammunition, and bulletproof vests at the time of the incident.
“Not only did Mr. Jackson nearly take the lives of five members of our community, including three members of law enforcement, but he has also repeatedly taken zero accountability for his actions and would remain a significant risk to the community,” said District Attorney Gordon McLaughlin in a prepared statement.
The penalties for the first five offenses must be served consecutively, according to legislation.
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