Originally starting as a call for a physical fight involving two males, a suspect is now attempting to barricade himself in an apartment. One male victim has a broken arm from the assault. Heavy police presence on scene. Victim(s) are being treated by an ambulance. Possible restraining order violations and other domestic related issues for individuals involved.
Update 11:40 a.m.: Barricaded suspect has lit a couch on fire in the apartment. Large fire department response has been dispatched. Complex residents are being evacuated my emergency crews.
Update 11:50 am.: Fire crews have extinguished the main fire. Crews are now making sure nothing has spread.
The Red Cross was contacted for apartment residents that were displaced by the fire, some due to water damage.
From the Grand Junction Police Department:
On January 1, 2025, at approximately 11:05 a.m., officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to a report of an assault in progress at the Grand Manor Apartments located on the 2828 Orchard Avenue.
The reporting party, a female resident, stated that a male suspect, in violation of a restraining order, forcibly entered her second-floor apartment and assaulted another male. During the altercation, the suspect produced a knife, and the female and male fled the apartment.
The suspect barricaded himself in the apartment as law enforcement arrived on scene. While officers attempted to make contact with him, a fire was ignited within the apartment. Shortly after, the suspect jumped out of a second-floor window on the east side of the apartment where officers promptly took him into custody.
The Grand Junction Fire Department extinguished the fire and transported the suspect to the hospital for treatment of serious bodily injuries sustained from the fire and fall. The male victim assaulted by the suspect was also transported to the hospital with minor injuries.
Justin Vicino (age 44) was arrested on multiple unrelated warrants and Violation of a Protection Order, with additional charges pending.
The Grand Junction Police Department believes this to be an isolated incident with no ongoing danger to the public. This investigation remains active, and no further details are available at this time.
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