October 30th 2024.
According to court records, two men have been charged with first-degree attempted murder, assault, and other felonies in connection to the shooting of Denver Broncos wide receiver Josh Reynolds. The incident occurred on October 18, after Reynolds and two others left a strip club in Glendale, Colorado.
The two suspects, Burr Charlesworth and Luis Mendoza, are facing multiple charges including six counts of first-degree attempted murder and six counts of first-degree assault. Charlesworth also faces additional charges related to illegal firearm use, while Mendoza has 16 felony charges and one misdemeanor, including illegally using a firearm and drug-related charges.
The shooting took place around 3 a.m. after Reynolds and his two companions left the strip club. Mendoza, who arrived at the club around 1 a.m., scanned his driver's license to enter and then proceeded to observe Reynolds and his group until they left at 2:45 a.m.
According to the affidavit filed against Mendoza, he did not interact with the entertainers as expected of a patron at a strip club. Instead, he simply watched the victims. When Reynolds left the club, Mendoza followed him.
Reynolds then drove away in his blue Ford Bronco, with Mendoza following in a Hyundai Sonata. At least two other vehicles also followed Reynolds, and the drivers began shooting at the Bronco. The chase continued on various roads, including Colorado Boulevard, Interstate 25, and East Hampden Avenue.
Eventually, Reynolds and his companions abandoned the Ford Bronco on the side of the interstate near I-25 and E. Belleview Avenue. They called 911 minutes later, with at least one caller still running. Reynolds was shot twice, and another man was shot in the back. A third victim was injured by shattered glass and all three sustained scrapes from climbing over a fence.
The affidavit does not reveal the details of the conflict between the suspects and the victims, and the names of Reynolds and his companions were redacted. However, Charlesworth, who was the registered owner of one of the vehicles involved in the chase, confessed to following the victims with the intention of harming them. He claimed to have participated in the chase to assist a friend who had a conflict with the victims.
Charlesworth denied any involvement in the shooting, stating that no one in his vehicle fired any shots during the incident. The investigation is ongoing, and the motive for the shooting is still unclear.
It is a relief that Reynolds and his companions were able to escape the attack and call for help. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safety and caution, especially in situations that may involve conflict or violence. We must remain vigilant and prioritize our well-being at all times. Stay informed by signing up to receive daily crime news straight to your inbox.
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