Denver7 Investigates obtains new video related to shooting involving former Mountain View town councilman

Denver7 · Aug 15, 2026 · 2449 words · By Claire Lavezzorio

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DENVER — Denver7 Investigates obtained surveillance and body camera footage on Friday showing the moments before, during and after a 2024 shooting in Conifer involving former Mountain View town councilman Brent Metz.

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Why it matters

In July, Metz was sentenced to four years of probation after a jury found he committed assault when shooting a 17-year-old boy in the face in 2024, which he called an "accident." ▶️ Denver7 Investigates obtains new video related to shooting involving Brent…

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Denver7 thoroughly reviewed the records obtained through a public records request.

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open_in_new Read the original article: https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/denver7-investigates-obtains-new-video-r…

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Name Calling / Labeling 70% confidence

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 16 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Evidence pictures also show the bullet went through the boys' car windshield.”

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One source mentions the shooting occurred through the teen's windshield; however, the specific mention of 'evidence pictures' showing the bullet passing through is only found in one context.

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Claim 2: “Howard spent three days in the hospital and three bullet fragments were extracted from his face.”

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Two independent cross-references confirm Jack Howard spent three days in the hospital and had three bullet fragments removed from his face.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Howard spent three days in the hospital and three bullet fragments were extracted from his face.
https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/in-your-community/je…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Howard spent three days in the hospital as a result of his injuries, where three "main" bullet fragments were extracted from his face.
https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/i-thought-i-was-goin…

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Claim 3: “Metz pulled up alongside them, got out of his truck, and shot one of them in the face.”

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Multiple sources confirm Metz got out of his truck and shot a teenager in the face, though some mention he claimed the gun went off accidentally.

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web search NEUTRAL — Brent Metz, 38, who is on the council for the tiny town of Mountain View, pointed his gun at the two teenagers but might not have intended to pull the trigger, according to an arrest affidavit written…
https://coloradosun.com/2024/09/12/homecoming-photo-shooting…

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web search NEUTRAL — Brent Metz, 38, was arrested on counts of first-degree assault and illegal discharge of a firearm and two counts each of felony menacing and reckless endangerment. Metz has been a town council member …
https://www.wric.com/news/17-year-old-shot-in-the-face-looki…

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web search NEUTRAL — Brent Metz, a town councilman in Mountain View, Colorado, is accused of shooting a teen who was looking for a scenic spot to take homecoming photos.
https://www.fox9.com/news/colorado-teen-shot-face-looking-ho…

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Claim 4: “He was found guilty of third-degree assault — a lesser charge than second-degree assault — and illegal discharge of a firearm.”

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Claim 5: “The gun's single spent shell casing was found stuck in the chamber of the gun after the shooting.”

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Claim 6: “Brent Metz was sentenced to four years of probation after a jury found he committed assault when shooting a 17-year-old boy in the face in 2024”

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Multiple independent web search results confirm Brent Metz was sentenced to four years of probation after being found to have committed assault by shooting a 17-year-old in the face in 2024.

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Claim 7: “defense attorneys said their motion for a new trial was denied.”

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The specific detail that defense attorneys stated their motion for a new trial was denied is reported by Denver7.

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Claim 8: “On Sept. 10, 2024, Luke Brookhouser, who was 15 at the time, and Jack Howard, 17 at the time, decided to explore possible spots to take photos”

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The specific date (Sept 10, 2024) and the ages of the boys (15 and 17) are detailed in one specific trial report.

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web search NEUTRAL — 10, 2024, Luke Brookhouser, who was 15 at the time, and Jack Howard, 17 at the time, decided to explore possible spots to take photos of Brookhouser and his girlfriend for homecoming. Howard had a car…
https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/in-your-community/je…

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Claim 9: “Metz also was sentenced to 120 hours of "useful public service."”

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Two independent sources explicitly state that Metz was sentenced to 120 hours of useful public service.

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Claim 10: “According to SIG Sauer, "the P320 cannot, under any circumstances, discharge without a trigger pull."”

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Claim 11: “Metz grabbed his gun — a SIG Sauer P320 — from his truck holster”

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Two independent cross-references from Denver7 confirm the firearm was a SIG Sauer P320 taken from a truck holster.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — the type of firearm Metz had — a SIG Sauer P320
https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/in-your-community/je…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — he grabbed his gun — a SIG Sauer P320 — from his truck holster
https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/in-your-community/je…

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Claim 12: “Under Colorado law, Metz cannot own or possess a firearm with a felony conviction.”

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Web search results regarding Colorado law confirm that a felony conviction generally prohibits the ownership or possession of firearms in the state.

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web search NEUTRAL — In most cases, a felony conviction will prohibit you from owning or possessing firearms in Colorado. Both federal and state laws restrict gun ownership for individuals convicted of felonies, particula…
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web search NEUTRAL — Colorado law imposes even stricter penalties for repeat offenders. Under the habitual offender statute (C.R.S. § 18-1.3-801), individuals with multiple felony convictions may face sentences up to four…
https://www.boulderdefenseattorney.com/class-3-felony-colora…

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web search NEUTRAL — Federal law prohibits individuals with domestic violence convictions from owning or possessing firearms or ammunition. In Colorado, these restrictions are enforced strictly.
https://www.susandeschlerlaw.com/what-are-the-penalties-for-…

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Claim 13: “The jury in this case returned a mixed verdict just before 4:30 p.m. on June 1.”

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Claim 14: “Two teenagers — Jack Howard and Luke Brookhouser — can be seen walking up the driveway.”

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Only one specific source (Denver7 Investigates) mentions the surveillance video showing Jack Howard and Luke Brookhouser walking up the driveway.

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web search NEUTRAL — Surveillance video from Metz's property shows what happened leading up to the shooting. Two teenagers — Jack Howard and Luke Brookhouser — can be seen walking up the driveway. They were on their way t…
https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/denver7-investigates…

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web search NEUTRAL — Brent Metz was convicted in one of the four felonies he faced for shooting through the teen’s windshield and hitting him in the face.After that, Howard said Metz walked away. The prosecution asked if …
https://www.cpr.org/2026/06/01/brent-metz-found-guilty-shoot…

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Claim 15: “Edward Wilks, a gun store owner and firearm instructor... has owned a gun store in Rifle for more than 25 years.”

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Claim 16: “The jury found him not guilty on the two menacing charges.”

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