Justin Burns

Death by Force

In the crisp air of a September morning on the Grand Mesa in Colorado, 14-year-old Justin Burns was on a bow-hunting trip with his father. An avid outdoorsman, the young male from Palisade enjoyed spending time in the mountains, and this day, September 13, 2015, was no different. He was a student at Palisade High School and was known for his love of hunting, hiking, and fishing, always diligent about safety.

As Justin and his father moved through the brush, the sound of a single gunshot s ...Read More

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