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| Spencer Shanley, 29 MCSO Photo 7-13-19 |
MESA COUNTY, Colo - At approximately 1:00 a.m. on Friday, June 14, 2019, officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to a report of a suicidal male with a gun outside a residence in the 2400 block of Jack Creek Road. When officers arrived, the 29-year-old male was found walking eastbound on Jack Creek Road with a handgun. A confrontation occurred between the male and officers on scene and an officer-involved shooting occurred. The male was transported to St. Mary’s hospital via ambulance to be treated for his injuries. Once he was medically cleared and released, he was arrested for charges including two counts of Criminal Attempt of Second Degree Murder, a class 3 felony.
As with all officer-involved shootings in Mesa County, the 21st Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team, comprised of representatives of the Grand Junction Police Department, Mesa County Sheriff’s Office, Fruita Police Department, Palisade Police Department, Colorado State Patrol, 21st Judicial District Attorney’s Office, Colorado State Parole, and Colorado Bureau of Investigation, was responsible for the investigation of this incident.
The CIRT investigation was completed and turned over to the Mesa County District Attorney’s Office. The officers involved in this incident have returned to work. District Attorney Dan Rubinstein has completed his review of the investigation, and his findings can be reviewed here.
The CIRT investigation was completed and turned over to the Mesa County District Attorney’s Office. The officers involved in this incident have returned to work. District Attorney Dan Rubinstein has completed his review of the investigation, and his findings can be reviewed here.
Previous Release
07/15/19
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MESA COUNTY, Colo – The 21st Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team made an arrest related to the incident that occurred on June 14, 2019.
Spencer Shanley, 29, of Grand Junction was released from the hospital over the weekend and was taken into custody.
Shanley was arrested on the following charges:
- 2 Counts of Criminal Attempt of Second Degree Murder (Class 3 Felony)
- 2 Counts of First Degree Assault (Class 3 Felony)
- 2 Counts of Felony Menacing (Class 5 Felony)
- 1 Count of Prohibited Use of a Weapon (Class 2 Misdemeanor)
This investigation is ongoing.
Previous Release:
6/14/19
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CIRT activated to investigate officer-involved shooting
At approximately 1:00 a.m. on Friday, June 14, 2019, officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to a report of a suicidal male with a gun outside a residence in the 2400 block of Jack Creek Road.
When officers arrived, the 29-year-old male was found walking eastbound on Jack Creek Road with a handgun. A confrontation occurred between the male and officers on scene and an officer-involved shooting occurred.
The male was transported to St. Mary’s hospital via ambulance and is currently being treated for his injuries. No officers were injured.
As with all officer involved shootings in Mesa County, the 21st Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team, comprised of representatives of the Grand Junction Police Department, Mesa County Sheriff’s Office, Fruita Police Department, Palisade Police Department, Colorado State Patrol, 21st Judicial District Attorney’s Office, Colorado State Parole, and Colorado Bureau of Investigation, is responsible for the investigation of this incident.
Law enforcement continues to process the scene of this incident for additional evidence. Residents in the area may see an increased presence of law enforcement personnel over the next several hours.
Members of the Critical Incident Response Team will conduct interviews of all witnesses and involved persons in this case over the coming days. Additional details will be released as appropriate, with sensitivity to the ongoing investigation.
The Grand Junction Police Department will be responsible for releasing the names of the involved officers. As per their agency’s policy, the officers will be placed on administrative leave.
