Investigation Underway After Male Found Shot to Death in Burns

An investigation is underway after a male was found shot to death in Burns Wednesday afternoon.

According to the Laramie County Sheriff's Office, deputies were called to 4572 Teal Ln. at 1:23 p.m. and arrived to find a male who had been shot and pronounced dead by Laramie County Fire District #6.

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The LCSO says the suspect, Tyler Hill, fled the scene, but the Pine Bluffs Police Department was able to locate him and he was safely taken into custody.

"We believe all parties involved are in custody, and there is no danger to the community," the LCSO said in a Facebook post at 3:22 p.m.

The LCSO says the incident is being investigated as a homicide.

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