El Paso County Sheriff’s Office in Active Manhunt for Axe Assault Suspect in Stratmoor Valley

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a manhunt for a suspect in an axe assault that occurred in the Stratmoor Valley. The assault happened in the 1100 block of Denise Drive following a 911 distress call at around 09:50 a.m., according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. The victim fortunately escaped with non-life-threatening injuries despite the gruesome nature of the attack.

When the caller informed the officers that the victim knew the attacker had left the area on a bicycle, the deputies arrived quickly. When law enforcement officers arrived on the scene, they discovered that the victim had been struck with the blunt end of an axe. They immediately administered medical attention before being taken to a nearby hospital. The culprit, named by the authorities as 40-year-old Steven Barcelona, has not yet been apprehended despite their efforts, which included the use of drones and K-9 units.

Authorities are warning the public to be cautious as they continue their vital search for Steven Barcelona. Because they believe Barcelona is armed and dangerous, the sheriff’s office warns against approaching him. The public has been asked to call 9-1-1 directly if they see the suspect.

With the help of the Fountain Police Department, search and rescue operations for Barcelona grew more intense in the Stratmoor Valley. As police enforcement continues the search, the town is left in a noticeable state of heightened vigilance, and the story becomes one of law and order and the urgent need to safeguard the neighborhood from possible damage. A photo of Mr. Barcelona has been made public by the sheriff’s office to help in his identification, and they are eager to have the community’s cooperation in order to get this problem resolved quickly and safely.

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