You Won’t Believe What This Town Council Member Did to a Teen – The Shocking Truth Revealed!

In a shocking incident that has shaken a small Colorado town, a 17-year-old boy was shot in the face by a town council member while scouting a location for homecoming photos, according to authorities.

The incident occurred in Conifer, a community roughly 30 miles southwest of Denver. The teenager and a friend had hopped over a fence at a residence to ask permission to take photos on the property for their upcoming homecoming event. After searching for the homeowner and coming up empty, they decided to return to their car and leave a note explaining their request, hoping it would be well received.

Their plan took a terrifying turn when, while sitting in the car writing the note, a truck pulled up beside them. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, 38-year-old Brent Metz stepped out of the vehicle and fired at the teenagers through their car’s windshield. The bullet struck the 17-year-old in the face, leaving him critically wounded.

The homeowner, Metz’s girlfriend, had been alerted to the teens’ presence via her security system. She was not at home at the time but contacted Metz, who soon arrived at the scene. She had reported the trespassers to the police, possibly sparking Metz’s aggressive actions.

Police responded quickly and found the teen “bleeding heavily from his face,” while his friend tried to stop the bleeding with a T-shirt. Investigators later discovered the note the boys had been writing, confirming their story. CBS News reported that it was intended as a polite request to use the property for a photoshoot.

In a bizarre twist, the teen told investigators he did not believe Metz shot him on purpose. According to the boy, Metz seemed shocked, allegedly saying, “Oh s—t, my gun went off,” after the shot was fired. Metz reportedly tried to assist the wounded teen, but the boy’s 15-year-old friend intervened, pushing Metz away and angrily asking, “Why did you shoot my friend?”

Authorities recovered Metz’s gun from his truck and arrested him at the scene. The sheriff’s office has not disclosed the type of firearm involved in the shooting. However, Metz was charged with multiple serious crimes, including first-degree assault, felony menacing, illegal discharge of a firearm, and reckless endangerment.

Metz is a member of the Mountain View Town Council, a tiny municipality with just over 500 residents. He was elected in 2023 and is serving a term that extends until 2027. The town’s website lists him as an active council member, though it’s unclear what his future holds following the arrest.

The teen victim was rushed to the hospital, where he remained under medical care as of Wednesday. Authorities have not provided further updates on his condition but indicated that the injuries are severe.

The case has left the close-knit community of Mountain View reeling. Many are grappling with the harsh reality that a simple request for a photoshoot turned into a near-tragedy. Neighbors are questioning why an elected official would resort to such extreme violence without apparent cause, especially given that the teens were unarmed and attempting to communicate peacefully.

This incident raises critical concerns about gun ownership, responsibility, and the potential consequences of impulsive actions. As the legal process unfolds, Metz faces serious charges, and the community will undoubtedly be watching closely to see how justice is served in this deeply unsettling case.