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Fort Collins man, teen in custody in connection to drive-by shooting

Deputies arrested a Fort Collins man after an investigation of a drive-by shooting in Larimer County last weekend, authorities said. 

Deputies were called to the 2100 block of West County Road 54G in Laporte, about 5 miles northwest of Fort Collins, shortly after 4 a.m. on July 3 on a shooting call, according to the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies said they found shell casings in the driveway of the home and bullet holes in the home and on a vehicle parked at the residence.

Investigators said they learned a vehicle stopped in front of the home and two pedople opened fire in the direction of the home and a 20-year-old male who was outside at the time. 

The number of occupants in teh house wasn’t released but deputies said no one was injured, deputies said. 

The shooters fled the scene before officials arrived, deputies said.

Deputies obtained an arrest warrant for 21-year-old Rene Lozano on Thursday. He was arrested just before 7 p.m. during a traffic stop.

During a search of his home, investigators said they located two firearms that are believed to have been used in the shooting.

Lozano was booked into the Larimer County Jail on suspicion of attempted murder and firearms allegations.

Additionally, investigators say they arreted a 17-year-old boy from Fort Collins in the case, according to a news release.

Deputies asked that people with information on the case to call  Fort Collins detective Jeremy Coleman at 970-498-5141 or the Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers at 970-221-6868.

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