Insights on the Colorado Supreme Court Shooting: Details Ahead of First Hearing

The man accused of firing gunshots inside the building that houses the Colorado Supreme Court will be appearing before a judge on Wednesday morning, as per online jail records. The incident occurred after 1 a.m. on Tuesday, when a man involved in a car accident fled the scene and fired shots into a window of the Ralph L. Carr Colorado Judicial Center before entering the building, according to a news release from Denver.

The man forcefully took keys from an unarmed security guard, fired shots inside the building, and started a fire in a stairwell, according to police.

The break-in occurred following a recent state supreme court ruling against former President Donald Trump's eligibility for office. However, an investigation has "confirmed a high probability" that the incident is not linked to recent threats against justices.

Heres what we know about the shooting:

A man has been arrested

Denver police are currently detaining 44-year-old Brandon Olsen, who turned himself in at the accident site nearly two hours after the crash, according to authorities. He has not been officially charged by prosecutors and was initially kept in custody without bail. It is unknown whether Olsen has legal representation.

Brandon Olsen was being held without bail in Denver County jail while awaiting formal charges.

Denver Police Department

Police dont think there is a link to Trump court ruling

The online jail records have confirmed that his initial court appearance is set for 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday. The charges against him include first-degree arson, aggravated robbery, and second-degree burglary, all of which are felonies.

Olsen participated in interviews as stated in a probable cause affidavit, however, all of his statements in the court document were redacted. Authorities have not disclosed any motive if he revealed one. The break-in occurred just two weeks after a 4-3 court decision to disqualify Trump from the state's 2024 ballot due to the "insurrectionist ban" in the 14th Amendment, finding him ineligible to hold office.

But authorities said Tuesday they dont believe the decision and the break-in are related.

The building was almost empty

During the overnight hours, a man broke into a downtown building that is home to the Colorado Supreme Court, Colorado Court of Appeals, and other judicial agencies. According to authorities, there were only two people inside the building at the time. An affidavit stated that the security guard was alone at the information desk when he heard a noise and went to investigate. The guard was then held at gunpoint by the suspect while attempting to use a key to open a door for the armed intruder.

Another individual mentioned in the affidavit is a female office worker in the building. She informed detectives that she evacuated upon hearing the fire alarm and did not witness the shooting or fire. Although no one sustained injuries during the incident, the building suffered substantial and extensive damage, according to the police.

CNNs Joe Sutton, Andi Babineau, Dakin Andone, Chris Boyette and Rachel Webb contributed to this report.