Littleton Man Accused Of Arson, Attempted Murder

LITTLETON, CO — A man has been arrested in connection with a fire in Littleton that left several people injured and many displaced. The fire broke out Dec. 21 at the Greystoke Apartments.

Alex Duran, 29, faces attempted murder and arson charges, the Jefferson County Sheriff's office said.

The fire broke out at the six-unit condominium building in the 8400 block of South Reed Street, where Duran lived, Jeffco officials said.

When deputies arrived, the building was fully engulfed in flames and they were told that people were still inside the building.

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Deputies used a neighbor’s ladder and assisted a father and son out of a third floor residence, authorities said.

South Metro Fire Rescue and West Metro Fire Rescue worked together to extinguish the fire.

The building is currently uninhabitable and all residents have been displaced. One deputy and one firefighter were taken to hospitals and treated for injuries.

Duran was later found, taken into custody and interviewed. He was booked into the Jeffco jail, where he remains on a $1 million bond. A judge also ordered a mental health evaluation for him.