After being called to a report of a dead body Thursday afternoon, Mesa County Sheriffâs Office announced that it is investigating the death as a homicide.
The incident happened around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday outside of a residence on White Ave near 32 3/8 Road.
When deputies arrived, an adult male was found with a gunshot wound. Lifesaving measures were unsuccessful, and he died at the scene.
Witnesses reported seeing a black Jeep Liberty leave the scene. Deputies located the vehicle matching the description abandoned in the parking lot for the Clifton Nature Park on D Road.
Investigators are still looking to speak with two persons of interest related to this shooting â Frank W. Kurtz and Charity E. Perschbacher.