A man allegedly attacked the victim with an ax at the Jefferson County home

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. – A man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly attacking another man with an ax at a home in Jefferson County.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) said officers were called to a disturbance at a home in the 3400 block of Burnham Drive on Wednesday around 8:45 p.m.

According to the sheriff’s office, a neighbor called 911 after an interaction with a man later identified as 35-year-old Bradley Lindsey. JCSO said Lindsey was walking down the street when he allegedly told the neighbor to “call the police if they heard gunshots.” The alarmed neighbor immediately called the authorities.

Officers arrived to find Lindsey covered in blood, as well as an injured 61-year-old man in need of medical attention. The sheriff’s office said Lindsey allegedly attacked the man with an ax.

According to the JCSO, the 74-year-old homeowner said he didn’t know Lindsey but let him in when he knocked on the door. During a conversation, Lindsey allegedly made comments about “caring” for the 61-year-old man.

According to the sheriff, the 61-year-old man has been living as a tenant with the 74-year-old homeowner for several years. JCSO said the homeowner is currently in the process of legally evicting the 61-year-old tenant.

The sheriff’s office has not provided any details about what relationship, if any, exists between Lindsey and the victim.

The 61-year-old man was treated in hospital for serious injuries and later released. Lindsey was booked into the Jefferson County Jail on suspicion of attempted first-degree murder.

According to the sheriff’s office, the investigation is ongoing.