An Iraq war veteran who served as a Marine and is possibly suffering from post traumatic distress order was charged with attempted first-degree murder Thursday by prosecutors in Arapahoe County.
Robert Ziarnick, who was arrested Sunday after allegedly shooting at a Greenwood Village police officer, was also charged with aggravated robbery, attempted kidnapping and menacing, and menacing.
Ziarnick’s wife called police to a motel near Interstate 25 and Arapahoe Road around 3 p.m. Sunday because the couple were arguing, police said.
Ziarnick fled on a motorcycle but abandoned it nearby and took off on foot, police said.
While running through area backyards, Ziarnick fired between four and six shots from a 9mm handgun at an officer, police said. The officer was not injured.
Police said Ziarnick then carjacked a 2005 silver Acura at gunpoint near South Dayton and Progress Place. The driver of the car escaped and was not injured.
Ziarnick was found in Cherry Creek State Park about four hours after first fleeing.
His next court appearance has not yet been scheduled.
