shooting in northern colorado had the community on edge. john jacoby was cycling when he was shot and killed. his attack follows several other incidents along a stretch of colorado highway which injured 20-year-old corey romero. police were not officially connecting any of the shootings but now they are. erin, what can you tell us? >> reporter: authorities are working to solve this mystery. jacoby's death marks the first homicide this small town has seen in eight years. now some of the shootings are linked people are very nervous. two random shootings. authorities say are linked. fears in colorado there is a sniper on the loose. >> be vigilant. be aware of surroundings. >> reporter: the warning came friday as police revealed there is new evidence connecting the shooting of john jacoby to the