Shannon Brandt known by neighbors for booze-fueled 'rampages,' being 'nuts his whole life'

Shannon Brandt known by neighbors for booze-fueled 'rampages,' being 'nuts his whole life'
Shannon Brandt's neighbors said he would go on 'rampages' after nights of drinking
EXCLUSIVE: Neighbors of the North Dakota man who allegedly admitted to mowing down 18-year-old Cayler Ellingson with an SUV describe Shannon Brandt as being "nuts his whole life" and someone who had mental health conditions.

The incident happened early Sunday morning after Brandt, 41, and Ellingson were at a local bar's street dance. An affidavit states that Brandt told the 911 operator that an individual was threatening him, adding that Ellingson was part of a "Republican extremist group."

Ellingson was seriously injured and later died at a local hospital. Brandt was charged with criminal vehicular homicide, as well as leaving the scene of a crash involving a death after the incident.