Three teenagers have been charged with murder and other counts for throwing a landscaping rock through the windshield of a car, killing the driver, Alexa Bartell, in Colorado last month. The charges include one count of first-degree murder with extreme indifference, six counts of attempted first-degree murder, three counts of second-degree assault, and three counts of attempted second-degree assault. The teens allegedly threw rocks at least seven vehicles that same night, using military or gaming terms to coordinate their attacks. Two of the teens confessed to previously throwing items at passing cars.
Three men accused of throwing rocks at cars, killing Alexa Bartell, now face additional charges including attempted first-degree murder, assault, and attempted assault. The men allegedly threw rocks at oncoming traffic, hitting six other cars and injuring two other drivers. The charges include one count of first-degree murder with extreme indifference, six counts of attempted first-degree murder, three counts of second-degree assault, and three counts of attempted second-degree assault. The men are being held without bond and a motions hearing is set for May 16.
A 20-year-old woman was killed after a large rock was thrown at her car in Jefferson County, Colorado, as part of a string of crimes that occurred on Wednesday night. The police have found a pickup truck and identified its owner in connection to the crimes. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is working with other police departments to gather information and believes there may be more victims. They have released photos of a truck that may be connected to the incidents and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
