Larimer County authorities arrested a that began when one teen allegedly shot his brother early Saturday morning.
“At approximately 8:15 p.m. on Saturday, 08/27/16, the juvenile suspect involved in the incident at 400 South Overland Trail contacted the lead investigator and offered to surrender himself to authorities,” the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office said in a release. The teen is being held on allegations of first degree assault.
Because he is a minor, he is not being identified.
Deputies responded at about 2 a.m., on Saturday to the area of 400 South Overland Trail on a report of a shooting.
“Two brothers had gotten into an argument, and one had shot the other and then left the scene,” the news release states. “The victim was transported to an area hospital, and deputies are actively searching for the suspect in the area bordered by Overland Trail, Taft Hill Road, Mulberry Street, and Laporte Avenue.”
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Larimer County Sheriff’s Office at 970-416-1985 or Crime Stoppers at 970-221-6868 where callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.
