Attempted murder suspect arrested after days on the run

Christopher Croul

UPDATE

Authorities have announced the capture of a man accused of attempted murder in Santa Clara County. 

The alleged incident involved 64-year-old Christopher Croul and occurred Saturday morning in the 6000 block of Mount Madonna Road. 

Croul was arrested in Morgan Hill. He was charged with attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, and discharge of a firearm at an occupied vehicle.

ORIGINAL STORY

A suspect accused of attempted murder is on the run, according to authorities. 

Christopher Croul, 64, is armed and should be considered dangerous, according to the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office, after an altercation in the 6000 block of Mt. Madonna Road near Pole Line Road.

Residents in the area are asked to shelter in place.

Authorities have called off their search due to lighting and terrain conditions; however, the park nearby will remain closed for the rest of the night.

Anyone who sees him should call 911.

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