Crime & Safety

Bullet Flies Over Child's Head In Drive-By Shooting: Report

At least seven rounds were fired into four houses, Boulder police said.

Four Boulder homes were struck with bullets in a drive-by shooting Monday, police said.
Four Boulder homes were struck with bullets in a drive-by shooting Monday, police said. (Boulder Police Department)

BOULDER, CO — An investigation continues into a drive-by shooting in Boulder that left bullet holes in four homes, police said. Detectives are searching for anyone who may have witnessed the crime.

The shooting occurred at 12:42 a.m. Monday in the 1800 block of Yarmouth Avenue, police said. At least seven rounds were fired at the homes.

One bullet flew over a child's head while she was in her bedroom and left her traumatized, Fox 31 reported.

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A description of the vehicle involved in the shooting was not available.


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Anyone with information about the case is asked to call Detective Sarah Cantu at 303-441-4328 and reference case 21-07001. Those who want to remain anonymous can call Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222 8477, or submit a tip here.

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