On Wednesday, July 25, at 6:37 a.m., law enforcement responded to a call at a rural residence approximately one mile east of Mitchell.
The reporting party, a female at home with her children, reported that a male was knocking at her back door, that he had a handgun, that he might be on drugs, and she thought he was trying to get into the house. She then reported hearing multiple shots fired, although none were fired into the house. A Scotts Bluff County Deputy was first to arrive on scene. He located the male nearby and took him into custody without incident. The male had a handgun in his possession but did not threaten the Deputy with it.
The male was identified as Brandon Brown, age 24, of rural Mitchell.
Officers later discovered bullet holes in a fence and a vehicle. Officers have also recovered suspected controlled substances and paraphernalia. It is likely that drug possession charges will follow upon analysis of what was seized.
Brandon Brown was lodged at the Scotts Bluff County Detention Center under the following charges:
Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm
Use of a Firearm to Commit a Felony
2nd Degree Criminal Trespass
Disturbing the Peace
The Scottsbluff, Gering, and Mitchell Police Departments also responded to assist.
