70-year-old man arrested after possible drive-by shooting in Douglas County

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. — A 70-year-old Littleton man was arrested after a suspected drive-by shooting in Douglas County Thursday night. No injuries were reported.

It happened in the 8300 block of N. Rampart Range Road in the Roxborough neighborhood, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies arrived on scene and learned that the suspect and the victim were involved in a possible traffic incident and that the suspect had allegedly shot into the victim’s car.

The sheriff’s office said deputies discovered a hole in the driver’s side of the victim’s vehicle.

The 70-year-old suspect, who has not yet been identified, was arrested at his home.

“Thanks to the quick response of our deputies, a dangerous situation was quickly brought under control. The arrest of the suspect who fired into a vehicle during a traffic incident ensures that our community remains safe. We will not tolerate such reckless and life-threatening behavior on our roadways,” Sheriff Darren M. Weekly said in a news release.

The suspect was booked into the Douglas County Detention Center. He faces multiple charges, including criminal attempt to murder, threatening to commit murder, unlawful discharge of a weapon, criminal mischief, reckless endangerment and prohibited use of a weapon.