Armed suspect arrested after allegedly firing rifle at hikers in San Juan County

Armed suspect arrested after allegedly firing rifle at hikers in San Juan County

Armed suspect arrested after allegedly firing rifle at hikers in San Juan County

San Juan County Road 14

San Juan County Road 14

Around noon on Sunday, June 7th, 2026, the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from two hikers near County Road 14 reporting they were being pursued by an armed man. The hikers stated they had taken cover behind rocks on a ridge after the suspect allegedly pointed a rifle at them and fired two shots following an interaction.

Deputies responded immediately while the Colorado State P…