Woman Shot in Colorado While Stopping Car Break-In Outside Home
- A woman confronted two men trying to break into her car outside her home and was shot in the leg during the incident.
- The suspects, considered armed and dangerous, fled the scene before the police arrived to assist the victim.
- Local authorities are seeking community assistance to identify and apprehend the suspects, emphasizing the need for heightened awareness in the neighborhood.
In the early morning hours of Monday, a woman in Fort Collins, Northern Colorado, was shot while trying to prevent a car break-in outside her residence. After being awakened by a family member regarding suspicious activity, she confronted two men who were attempting to break into her vehicle. The confrontation escalated when one of the suspects fired at her, resulting in a gunshot wound to her leg. The suspects fled the scene prior to the arrival of law enforcement, who provided medical assistance before the victim was taken to a hospital for treatment. Authorities describe the suspects as armed and dangerous, actively seeking their apprehension. Lt. Adam Ruehlen of Fort Collins Police Services emphasized the unacceptability of such violence within the community and the commitment to solving the case. The police are encouraging residents in the area to review any surveillance footage that may contain evidence of the break-in or the suspects' appearance, particularly during the timeframe of 11:00 PM to 3:00 AM from Sunday night into Monday morning. Additionally, the police are gathering information from individuals who may have experienced similar vehicle break-ins in the region. This could provide valuable context or connections to the ongoing investigation into the shooting and the attempted theft. The victim resides on Crown Ridge Lane in a neighborhood marked by its community-oriented atmosphere. As the investigation unfolds, authorities hope that increased awareness and vigilance among community members may assist in apprehending the suspects responsible for this violent crime.