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Poplar street was blocked on the south side of Wyoming Boulevard while police investigated and worked to clear the scene.

Eastbound traffic on First Street was briefly blocked as police and the Casper Fire-EMS Department responded.

The incident remains under investigation.

Rob Piotter, owner of the soda fountain, said he was inside cleaning floors when he felt the building shake shortly before 11 a.m.

One person was taken to the Wyoming Medical Center for treatment, and he was conscious and alert.

Police have not identified the person who was injured.

Police say the incident remains under investigation.

Smith says the ski area closes the chair lift during high wind events, as it did on Feb. 13 when the Prospector lift was closed.

Police determined that the weapon involved was a 9mm Ruger handgun belonging to the boy's 24-year-old brother.

The species of bear is unknown as of Monday afternoon, but the department hopes to learn more through the investigation.

Traffic flow had improved considerably as of 2:30 p.m., and first responders had largely cleared the area.

Charging papers say the crash occurred after 9 p.m. on April 8 near the intersection of First and Lincoln Streets.