December 24th 2024.
The FBI has made a plea to the public in hopes of finding a man who is suspected of fatally shooting a 7-year-old boy on a tribal reservation in Colorado. This tragic incident occurred earlier this month, and the FBI is now offering a reward of $10,000 for any information that could lead to the arrest and conviction of the suspect, 23-year-old Jeremiah Hight.
The shooting took place on December 11 at a home in Towaoc, located on the Ute Mountain Ute Reservation. The FBI, which is responsible for investigating serious crimes in the Four Corners region, has stated that Hight, a member of the Ute Mountain Ute tribe, has been charged with murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence. A warrant for his arrest was issued on Thursday, and the FBI's wanted poster for Hight describes the shooting as "targeted at a residence."
There is currently no information available about the events leading up to the shooting, and Hight's arrest warrant has been sealed. In the meantime, the community is mourning the loss of 7-year-old Zamias Lang, as identified by Montezuma County coroner George Deavers. An online fundraiser has been set up to help cover the costs of his funeral, and he has been described as a "bright and loving" child.
After the shooting, tribal chairman Manuel Heart released a video message expressing his grief and calling the incident "senseless." He urged the community to refrain from taking matters into their own hands and to allow the authorities to conduct a thorough investigation. Heart also shared that he is working on a resolution to request that the federal government hire more police officers for the reservation. He also plans to propose a ban on shooting within the reservation's two communities, Towaoc and White Mesa, Utah, in hopes of preventing similar tragedies from occurring in the future.
Heart emphasized the need for action, stating, "We are not going to have any more of these type of events where somebody gets shot." The community is coming together to support each other during this difficult time, and individuals can sign up to receive daily updates on the case. The FBI is determined to find justice for young Zamias and is urging anyone with information to come forward.
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