GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — A group attack in broad daylight has led to the arrest of two teens after an adult man was reportedly assaulted near the intersection of North 7th Street and Bunting Avenue on Friday afternoon.
According to the Grand Junction Police Department (GJPD), the assault occurred around 4:15 p.m. on July 18, when a man walking south on 7th Street was approached and surrounded by a group of juveniles.
Shortly after surrounding him, the group allegedly began physically assaulting the man. As the victim tried to defend himself, police say one of the teens threatened to brandish a firearm, escalating the already tense situation into a case of felony menacing.
Officers respond swiftly
Police officers were dispatched to the scene and quickly located the group of juveniles believed to be involved. Two 15-year-olds were taken into custody.
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One teen was charged with Third Degree Assault and Felony Menacing.
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The second teen faces those same charges plus Obstruction.
Due to their age, the identities of the juveniles have not been released.
Victim suffered minor injuries
The man who was attacked suffered minor injuries during the altercation but did not require hospitalization. He was treated on the scene and is expected to recover fully.
Both teens have since been transported to the Division of Youth Services, where they are being held pending juvenile court proceedings.
Community rattled
The incident has stirred concern among local residents in the 7th and Bunting neighborhood — a busy, well-traveled area not far from schools and residential streets.
“This is shocking,” said one resident who lives a block away. “You don’t expect to hear about something like this happening in the middle of the day. I walk my kids down that street all the time.”
Others praised the quick police response. “I saw the lights and heard the sirens right away,” said a passerby. “Officers were on the scene fast.”
The Grand Junction Police Department is continuing its investigation and asking anyone with additional information to come forward.
