A juvenile allegedly shot two individuals at a bonfire party north of Rock Springs late Saturday night on February 1st. According to the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to reports of shots fired near “The Pits” in the Winton area where a group of juveniles and young adults had come together for a bonfire. Both victims suffered significant injuries. Doctors treated one victim locally and released them, while first responders transported the other to Utah for further care. Sheriff’s detectives have identified everyone involved and continue interviewing witnesses and collecting evidence. “The alleged shooter is a juvenile, so we’re legally limited in what we can disclose right now,” shares Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Jason Mower. “We’re also withholding the victims’ identities, as well as details about the nature and severity of their injuries, to protect the integrity of the case, which remains very much an active investigation.” Mower said no arrests have been made, reiterated that there is no ongoing threat to the public, and stated that authorities will release further details only as appropriate.
