MESA COUNTY, Colo. (KREX) – A party on Halloween turned fatal after two people were shot and later died from their wounds early Saturday morning.
The initial incident happened around 11:50 p.m., Friday, when Mesa County deputies responded to several calls of individuals shot at an address on the 400 block of Cottonwood Lake Drive in Clifton. After arriving at the scene, deputies found two victims with serious injuries and immediately started cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and other lifesaving efforts, according to the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office.
Clifton Fire Protection District transported the two victims to an area hospital, where they were pronounced deceased at 12:50 a.m.
Through their initial investigation, deputies determined an incident occurred at a house party at the address, resulting in possibly one or more suspects firing multiple rounds.
MCSO is investigating the incident as a double homicide.
The Mesa County Coroner’s Office will determine the cause and manner of death and identify the victims once the next of kin has been notified.
MCSO asks if anyone has information regarding the shooting, contact non-emergency dispatch at 970-242-6707 and reference case number 25-41695.
“More information regarding the investigation and suspect(s) will be released as appropriate,” according to the sheriff’s office.
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