A Lafayette homeowner grabbed his gun and opened fire Thursday night after becoming alarmed that someone was trying to enter his home, striking a minor who was rushed to the hospital with injuries police describe as not life-threatening. No one has been arrested or charged as the investigation continues into the shooting at 1500 Sibon Circle.
Lafayette police said officers first got a call about someone causing a disturbance on 1500 Sibon Circle around 10 p.m. Thursday, according to KDVR. Police said a man was alarmed by someone who was allegedly trying to enter his home, so he grabbed his gun and fired, striking the person outside.
The person who was shot was a minor, and he was taken to the hospital, as reported by KDVR. Police said his injuries were not life-threatening, though as of Friday the department did not have an update on his condition.
No Arrests As Investigation Continues
No one was arrested or charged for the incident as of Friday, and police were actively investigating, as noted by KDVR. Despite the shooting, Lafayette police believe there is no threat to the community, KDVR reported.
The neighborhood where the shooting took place is south of West South Boulder Road and east of Centaurus High School, per the same account. Beyond the basic sequence of events, authorities have not released further details about what led up to the confrontation or the circumstances surrounding it.
