Police Investigate Gang Related Shootings

Released on Saturday, August 3, 2024

Earlier this year, a gang feud erupted between two rival gangs in Fort Collins. Since that time, Fort Collins Police Criminal Impact Unit Detectives have been completing investigations into multiple incidents involving the two gangs.

On July 30, 2024, 15-20 rounds were fired from handguns in a neighborhood near the downtown business district of Fort Collins. These rounds struck multiple buildings, vehicles, and property causing damage. No one was injured during this conflict. Evidence was collected during this investigation, which led to two individuals being charged with attempted murder. One of those individuals is in custody at this time for attempted murder charges from an incident that stemmed from earlier in the year and has a cash bond of $500,000. The second individual has an active warrant for their arrest for attempted murder as well. Detectives are following up on information regarding this suspect's whereabouts.

On August 2, 2024, there was another shooting with multiple rounds fired in the same general area. No one was injured and detectives have evidence to connect this instance with gang activity as well.

"Gang related violence and the indiscriminate firing of rounds in a highly populated neighborhood will not be tolerated in Fort Collins. Our detective's investigation will not cease until everyone who has played a role in these dangerous acts are located and arrested," said Fort Collins Police Assistant Chief Kristy Volesky who oversees the Criminal Impact Unit.

Anyone with information who has not already spoken to police is asked to call Fort Collins Police Detective Justin Burch at (970) 416 2948. Individuals can also remain anonymous and contact Larimer County Crime Stoppers at (970) 221 6868 with any information.

Additional charges are anticipated from this investigation. This press release intentionally did not mention the names of the individuals or the gangs to prevent any notoriety. The partnership between Fort Collins Police Services and the Fort Collins community led to this investigation being successful. Numerous individuals came forward with information and the locations of different pieces of evidence. We ask our residents to remain vigilant regarding suspicious and criminal activity and to always report to police immediately by calling 911. Fort Collins Police are conducting extra patrols in this area to help ensure the safety of the community and quick apprehension of any suspects committing criminal acts. All charges are merely an accusation by law enforcement and the suspects must be presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.