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West
Colorado teenager shot in face looking for location for homecoming photos: police
A 17-year-old boy who was searching for a spot to take homecoming photos was allegedly shot in the face by a property owner, who is a member of the Mountain View, Colorado town council, according to authorities.
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office said 38-year-old Brent Metz was arrested and charged with first-degree assault, two counts of felony menacing, illegal discharge of a firearm, and two counts of reckless endangerment.
The sheriff’s office said deputies responded to the 23000 block of Pleasant Park Road after the homeowner reported two trespassers were on her property. The homeowner also reported to her boyfriend that there were trespassers on her property.
When deputies arrived, they found two vehicles on the side of Pleasant Park Road, and when one of the deputies approached, he discovered a teenage boy bleeding heavily from his face.
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Brent Metz is accused of shooting a 17-year-old in the face after the teenager trespassed on a property to find a homeowner and inquire about taking homecoming photos there. (Jackson County Sheriffs Office)
With the teenager was another boy who was applying pressure to his friend’s wounds with a shirt.
Standing nearby was Metz, the man the victim accused of shooting him in the face through the windshield of his car.
The victim told the deputy he and his friend went to the property to inquire about using the location to take homecoming pictures.
After parking near the gate to the home, the boys jumped the fence and walked up the driveway to speak with the homeowner. But when nobody appeared to be at the home, the victim told the deputy, he and his friend walked around the property to see if they could locate the homeowner.
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Brent Metz is a member of the Mountain View, Colorado town council. (Town of Mountain View Colorado Site)
Still, nobody was around, so the boys returned to their vehicles, where the victims said they were writing a note to the homeowner to ask permission to use their property to take pictures.
As the boys were writing the note, the boy alleged, a man he and his friend had never seen pulled up next to them, got out of his truck and fired a round through the windshield, striking the driver in the face.
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The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office in Colorado responded to reports of trespassers at a property when they discovered a teenager was bleeding from the face. (iStock)
The sheriff’s office said the gun allegedly used in the shooting was inside Metz’s truck.
The sheriff’s office also told Fox News Digital the two boys are not likely to face second-degree trespassing charges, noting their intent to be on the property and find the homeowner for permission to take photos there was not malicious.
As of Thursday, the victim remained hospitalized with serious injuries to his face.
Metz was transported to headquarters where he was processed and booked into jail. He was later released after posting $5,000 bond.
Fox News Digital has reached out to Metz for comment.
The investigation into the matter is ongoing.
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Utah
Large police presence responds to the area of Crestwood Drive in South Ogden
SOUTH OGDEN, Utah (ABC4) — There is a heavy police presence in the area of Harrison Blvd in South Ogden. ABC4 is working to learn more.
While police have not confirmed any information, ABC4 has acquired footage from a bystander that shows law enforcement detaining one individual. The individual can be seen handcuffed and without a shirt.
Several residents have also reported seeing over a dozen police vehicles heading to the area and reported hearing gunshots on social media.
Courtesy: Kade Garner // KTVX
Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to the scene, including Davis County SWAT, Weber County Sheriff’s Department, and Morgan County Sheriff’s Department. Officers from Riverton Police Department, Roy Police Department, Clinton Police Department, and Layton police Department all responded to the scene.
Law enforcement also used several drones and several armored vehicles responded to the scene. Additionally, it appears at least one person was transported from the scene by ambulance
Courtesy: Randy Ferrin
At this time, law enforcement has not confirmed any details regarding this incident. However, they appeared to have cleared from the scene.
Washington
Andre Washington’s 20 points help Eastern Illinois take down Tennessee Tech 71-61
CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) — Andre Washington had 20 points in Eastern Illinois’ 71-61 victory over Tennessee Tech on Thursday.
Washington shot 8 for 13, including 4 for 6 from beyond the arc for the Panthers (5-10, 2-3 Ohio Valley Conference). Meechie White added 13 points and four steals. Kooper Jacobi finished with 11 points and added seven rebounds.
The Golden Eagles (6-10, 1-4) were led in scoring by Jah’Kim Payne, who finished with 11 points. Tennessee Tech also got 10 points from Mekhi Turner.
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Wyoming
Wyoming battles tougher flu in 2025–26 season, health experts report
CASPER, Wyo. — While the fall and winter are often highlighted by snowfall and holiday gatherings, the season is also marked by the coughing, running noses and chills that come with the flu. This year, health experts warn of an especially virulent flu in Wyoming and beyond.
Data from the Wyoming Department of Health show that Wyoming saw 426 new influenza cases reported in just the final week of 2025, with well over 1,000 cases in total through flu season thus far in Wyoming. The report also states that, through Dec. 27, there had been 19 deaths in Wyoming caused by the flu this season. Nationally, the CDC reports more than 7.5 million cases of the flu and more than 3,100 deaths.
The uptick in flu cases is seen locally, too, the Natrona County Health Department told Oil City News on Thursday.
“While we don’t have exact numbers locally and only have the statewide data that’s reported, I can definitely say anecdotally that locally we’re seeing the same trends that we’re seeing statewide and nationally,” health department PIO Hailey Bloom said. “There is a surge in the rate across our community, the state and the country.”
Bloom said the surge in cases can partially be attributed to this year’s particular strain. The current flu is a mutated strain known as subclade K, originating from the common flu-causing virus influenza A and its variant H3N2. The strain is one of the more aggressive influenza variants, Bloom said.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, subclade K is also more adept at resisting immune systems that have already built up protections against other strains of the virus. Bloom also said this season’s vaccine may not be ideally suited for combating the current strain.
“We use the flu season in the southern hemisphere as a predictor [when crafting the vaccine], and we did see that there were some strains not as effectively combated by this year’s flu shot,” she said. “Some years we get a really, really good match on the flu shot and all of the circulating strains are perfect matches to that shot, and some years it’s not as perfect.”
However, Bloom also said some of the increased cases can be attributed to a lower number of people getting vaccinated, which remains the best way to avoid the virus.
Bloom said 989 Natrona County residents have gotten a flu shot through the health department so far this season. That’s down from the 1,227 distributed in the 2024–25 flu season and the 1,478 the year before that.
The decline in vaccinations similarly mirrors a nationwide trend. In mid-December, the CDC reported that roughly 32.5 million flu shots had been given thus far, which is down about 1.9 million from the same point the prior flu season.
People still in need of a vaccine can get one at the Natrona County Health Department by calling ahead and setting up an appointment or by walking in, Bloom said. Vaccinations can also be administered at other locations like various local pharmacies.
Other than getting vaccinated, tips for avoiding the flu include regularly washing hands, avoiding people you know to be sick, exercising caution if feeling under the weather and dressing appropriately for the weather, Bloom said.
“This year’s flu is more aggressive, more intense and not as well covered by the vaccine, so it’s definitely nasty,” Bloom said. “All that said, the flu shot is still going to give significantly more protection than not getting one.”
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