CMU student identified as shooting fatality

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Colorado Mesa University (CMU) student Jared Martinez, 22, has been identified as the deceased victim from the shooting that occurred over the weekend, according to the Mesa County Coroner’s Office.

Just after midnight on Feb. 20, the Grand Junction Regional Communication Center received several 911 calls about shots being fired at a house across from Midtown Apartments, according to the Grand Junction Police Department.

Martinez died at the scene, while three more were sent to the hospital. The rest of the victims have not yet been identified, and the suspects are unknown.

According to the police report, one person was detained and taken to the police department for an interview. Investigation continues on the shooting.

Anyone with information, including security camera footage, is asked to call non-emergency dispatch at 970-242-6707.