GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) - A man was arrested as he tried to flee from law enforcement after assaulting an elderly person on Tuesday afternoon near North Avenue and 28 1/2 Road.

According to reports, the suspect ran near the AutoZone parking lot, where he was taken safely into custody by the Grand Junction Police Department. The extent of the elderly man's injuries is unknown.

What led to the assault has yet to be determined.

WesternSlopeNow will update this story once more information becomes available.

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