Man accused of attacking roommate with hammer makes first court appearance

(Photo: El Paso County Sheriff)
(Photo: El Paso County Sheriff)

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – A man is due in court today after allegedly attacking his roommate with a hammer Friday.

Authorities say 51-year old Duane Moore hit the victim in the head several times while the roommate slept in a living room recliner.

Moore was arrested at a home on South Circle after a standoff with a SWAT team for attempted murder, assault and felony menacing. He also had an outstanding warrant for a parole violation.