Saturday, January 23, 2021

MCSO investigating overnight shooting

MESA COUNTY, Colo – At approximately 10:30 p.m. Friday, Mesa County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to numerous reports of shots fired in the Candlewood Mobile Home Park (424 32 Rd, Clifton, CO).

Deputies arrived in the area and found numerous shell casings in the roadway and two homes that had been shot. One adult victim was identified. They were treated for non-life-threatening injuries at the hospital and have since been released.

At this point in the investigation, investigators believe this was a targeted shooting and not random.

The shooter(s) is believed to have left the area in a 4-door black passenger car. Investigators are seeking information and video of the incident. If you have video of the vehicle in the area around the time of the shooting or information about this incident, please contact the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office at (970) 242-6707.