3 teens arrested in Loveland carjacking, murder that left 18-year-old dead, another teen injured

Loveland police have arrested a total of three teenagers in connection with a homicide that left an 18-year-old dead and another teen seriously injured. Nasier Graham was shot and killed on Jan. 20 at the Brookstone Apartments near North Denver Avenue and East 1st Street in Loveland.

One woman who spoke for the families of the victims said, "We are just sad. We look forward to seeing you in court. We look forward to the conviction of these three criminals."

The first suspect, a 15-year-old male of Greeley, was arrested on Jan. 31 and charged with 13 counts. The second suspect, a 15-year-old male of Greeley, was arrested on Feb. 2 and charged with 15 counts. The third suspect, a 15-year-old male of Greeley, was arrested on Feb. 5 with charges pending. 

"We are not aware of any specific link between the suspects and the victims," said Loveland Police Chief Tim Doran. 

Police said the suspects were involved in a carjacking of the victim. The suspects got out of a white Dodge Ram pickup truck and shot  Graham, 18, while stealing his vehicle.

While trying to get away, the suspects smashed Graham's vehicle into another vehicle driven by a 16-year-old. An argument broke out and one of the suspects opened fire. The teen was able to run to a nearby apartment and call 911. He survived the gunshot wound and is recovering at home. 

"It was a very random element of this evening. I do know that the 16-year-old knew who Nasier was and it broke his heart to hear about that," said one family member. 

A white Dodge Ram pickup truck used in the crime has been recovered by police along with two guns believed used by the suspects.  

Police received more than 90 tips in the case before all three suspects were arrested.