Man allegedly attacks Jefferson County resident with a hatchet, arrested for attempted homicide

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (KKTV) - On Wednesday, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office responded to a call about a disturbance at a home.

The sheriff's office said they arrived at a home at the 3400 block of Burnham Dr. around 8:45 after a worried neighbor called for help.

According to the sheriff's office, 35-year-old Bradley Lindsey was allegedly walking down the street when he told a neighbor to, "call the police if they heard gunshots," then walked into a home. The neighbor, concerned by what she was told, immediately called 9-1-1.

When deputies arrived, they found Lindsey and a 61-year-old male with injuries, needing medical attention. The sheriff's office said they believe Lindsey allegedly attacked the other male with a hatchet.

The sheriff's office said the homeowner, 74-year-old David Dick said he did not know Lindsey but still let him inside when he came to the door. Dick said he was planning on legally evicting the 61-year-old victim, who had lived with Dick for several years. When Lindsey went inside, he allegedly stated he was planning on "taking care" of the victim.

The victim was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. He was later treated and released. The sheriff's office said Lindsey was taken into custody at the scene and booked into the Jefferson County Jail on suspicion of attempted first-degree homicide.

The sheriff's office continues to investigate this incident.