Broomfield Walmart Shooting: Woman Charged With Attempted Murder

BROOMFIELD, CO — A woman accused of opening fire at a Broomfield Walmart has been charged with attempted first-degree murder, officials said. The woman was taken into custody Tuesday and was being held at the Broomfield Detention Center.

Alyssa Borquez, 21, has been charged with seven counts of attempted first-degree murder, the 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office said.

Officers were called around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday to the Walmart at 4651 W 121st Ave. after receiving a call about shots fired inside the store.

The shooting occurred during a dispute between Borquez and a man, police said. The two knew each other, but the nature of their relationship was not known. They were with a group of people they knew at the time, and a child — who is related to Borquez — was there when the shooting occurred, authorities said.

Borquez was taken into custody while investigators interviewed witnesses.

The man was arrested Tuesday night on unrelated charges, police said. Police initially said that the two exchanged gunfire; however, an investigation revealed that only Borquez fired shots, officials said.

Borquez's bail was set at $50,000. Her preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 19.

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