January 2, 2024 |
Photo – Pistol being fired – Courtesy Forbes.com
On New Year’s Eve at approximately 10:00pm, the Rawlins Police Department, with assistance from Wyoming Highway Patrol and the Carbon County Sheriff’s Department, responded to a call concerning shots fired in the 1000 Block of 12th Street in the city. No injuries were reported due to the incident, and no damage was located to any nearby property.
While investigating the source of the shots, additional shots were fired near investigating officers. Officers observed the subject firing from the rear of a residence.
The home was identified and surrounded, while nearby houses were evacuated. A male subject eventually exited and was arrested. After investigation, the subject has been charged with reckless endangerment.
The Rawlins Police Department would like to remind our residents about the importance of responsible firearm ownership and usage. We would like to thank the WHP and county sheriff’s office for their assistance and the neighbors for their cooperation during the incident.
