One Injured in Fourth of July Shooting at Mathew Campfield Park in Casper
Just after 10:00 p.m. on the Fourth of July the Casper Police Department responded to a shooting at Mathew Campfield Park.
A male with a gunshot wound was treated and transported to Banner Wyoming Medical Center (BWMC) with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.
Officers on the scene interviewed multiple individuals who had gathered at the park before the incident to watch and set off fireworks. Witness statements detailed a confrontation about personal use of fireworks between a small group and the male who had been shot. Individuals identified by witnesses were interviewed on scene and at the Hall of Justice by CPD Detectives. This investigation is open and ongoing at this time.
The CPD encourages anyone with information or video evidence related to the shooting to contact the lead investigator at (307) 235-7596.
Those who wish to remain anonymous can submit information through Crime Stoppers of Central Wyoming at www.crime-stoppers.com or by calling (307) 577-8477.