Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Staunton State Park Ranger Stabbing Leads to Manhunt
A park ranger was hurt in a stabbing at Staunton State Park.
It happened Tuesday morning near a trail.
The person who did it ran away, so the park was shut down, and police are looking for the suspect.
The suspect is a white man in his early 30s, about 6 feet tall.
The injured ranger was taken to the hospital, but we don't know how they are doing.
The police are asking for help and say the suspect might be dangerous.
A seasonal ranger was stabbed at Staunton State Park in Colorado.
The incident occurred near the Old Mill Trail around 9:30 AM on Tuesday.
The suspect fled on foot, prompting a park lockdown and search.
The suspect is described as a white male in his early 30s, about 6 feet tall.
The park is closed to new visitors and evacuations are underway.
- Who
- A seasonal ranger and an unidentified suspect.
- What
- A seasonal ranger was stabbed at Staunton State Park.
- When
- Around 9:30 AM on Tuesday.
- Where
- Staunton State Park, Colorado, near the Old Mill Trail.
- Why
- The exact circumstances of the altercation are under investigation.
- Location
- Staunton State Park, Colorado
- Incident
- Stabbing
- Victim
- Seasonal ranger
- Time
- Around 9:30 AM
- Suspect Description
- White male, early 30s, 6 feet tall, 200 pounds, brown hair, gray shirt, blue jeans
- Status
- Park closed, evacuations underway, manhunt ongoing