Employee shoots co-worker at Colorado tire store, police said

The Arvada Police Department is investigating after a Big O Tires employee reportedly shot his coworker inside the store.

According to the APD, the shooting happened in the service bay of the tire store located at 7425 West 52nd Avenue on Thursday afternoon.

Authorities said the suspect and victim were both employees of the tire store. The two were in an altercation when one employee reportedly pulled out a gun and shot the other man at least twice.

Officials said the victim was taken to a local hospital and needed emergency surgery.

Police have arrested the suspect.

Investigators are in the process of collecting surveillance from the surrounding businesses.