Branden Patten

Death by Force

In the small, dispersed community of Arboles, Colorado, a day of childhood exploration ended in a devastating tragedy that claimed the life of nine-year-old Branden Patten. On the afternoon of March 2, 2018, Branden, his 7-year-old brother Dakota, and their 10-year-old brother Christopher were told to go play outside by an older sibling who was watching them.

Instead of remaining on their family's property, the three brothers made their way to a nearby summer home that had been unoccupied ...Read More

Durango Herald: Police identify children involved in fatal shooting near Arboles

Durango Herald: 9-year-old accidentally shot and killed by sibling Friday in Arboles

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