FORT COLLINS, Colo. - Police say that a fight over proper American flag etiquette prompted a scuffle that left a man facing life-threatening injuries.
The Coloradoan reports that Fort Collins police are blaming an alcohol-fueled pool party fight for the Saturday afternoon incident.
Police told 7NEWS the scuffle followed an argument about the proper display of two American flags held by Hesser and another individual.
Someone punched 25-year-old Todd Hesser in the face, causing him to fall and hit the concrete.
Hesser was in critical condition Saturday night at the Medical Center of the Rockies. He has a severe head injury and has been unable to speak to officers about what happened.
At least seven patrol units from Fort Collins police responded to help with crowd control and interview witnesses. The party occurred atThe Grove apartments, on Centre Avenue and Rolland Moore Drive, just south of the Colorado State University campus.
As of Saturday evening, no arrests had been made, though police had identified a 20-year-old suspect.
An investigation is ongoing into who started the fight and whether charges will be filed.
Source: http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/front-range/fort-collins/fight-over-american-flag-leaves-fort-collins-man-in-hospital07052015
