Two Arrested in Rocky Ford After Early Morning Shooting, Suspects Charged with Attempted Murder

Description: The Rocky Ford Police Department Released the Following Arrest Report on August 24, 2024...

Two Arrested in Rocky Ford After Early Morning Shooting, Suspects Charged with Attempted Murder

August 24th, 2024 - Rocky Ford Police Department - Rocky Ford, CO

On August 23rd, 2024 at approximately 12:45 am officers of the Rocky Ford Police Department were dispatched to the 500 block of S 14th St. in regards to possible gunshots in the area.

Officers located an adult male with a single gunshot wound.  The male party was transported to Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center and later transferred to a metro area hospital for further treatment.

As a result of the investigation, a search warrant was executed at 511 S 14th St in Rocky Ford on the evening of August 23rd, 2024. Two suspects, Serina Salazar, and Esteven Salazar, were taken into custody without incident and booked into the Bent County Jail. 

Serina was charged with Criminal Attempt to commit Murder in the First Degree, and Assault in the First Degree both pertaining to Domestic Violence.  Esteven was charged with Criminal Attempt to commit Murder in the First Degree, and Assault in the First Degree.

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is assisting in the investigation.  If you have any information regarding the incident please contact the Rocky Ford Police Department at (719) 254-3344.

This is believed to be an isolated incident and there is no threat to the community.

***All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in court.***

A booking photo of Serina and Esteven is attached courtesy of the Bent County Jail.

We also would like to the Otero County Sheriff's Office for their response and assistance in this investigation.

The information contained in this press release is based on preliminary information available at the time of its drafting. The Rocky Ford Police Department’s understanding of this incident may change as additional evidence is collected, analyzed, and reviewed.

This press release is to provide timely information to the public. In consideration of the foregoing, please be advised that any statements expressed herein are subject to change at any time. No further information will be released regarding this incident to protect the integrity of the investigation.

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