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Rocky Mecham

Death by Force
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In the quiet expanse of a private ranch in Duchesne County, Utah, a day of recreational target shooting took a tragic turn, ending the life of 61-year-old Rocky Mecham, a Caucasian male from Mountain Home. On the morning of February 23, 2016, Mecham was participating in long-range shooting with two other men, acting as a target spotter for them. It was a role that placed him downrange, marking the targets for the shooters.

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  • Victim, shooter involved in Duchesne County accidental shooting identified | KSL.com
  • The Salt Lake Tribune: Police identify man killed while target shooting at Utah ranch
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    Victim Details

    Rocky Mecham

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Altamont

    UT

    2016-02-23

    61

    Rocky

    Mecham

    11/05/2025

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