Thursday, March 11, 2010

Mesa County, CO: Domestic violence cases on the rise in Mesa County

How to handle a domestic dispute
Domestic violence cases are at a five year high in mesa county. And in the last two weeks two people have lost their lives because of domestic disputes.
Posted: 4:39 PM Mar 10, 2010
Reporter: kkco
Email Address: tips@nbc11news.com
Domestic violence cases on the rise in Mesa County

On sunday police say a man was shot and killed after he tried to diffuse a domestic dispute at his neighbor's house. Police say when emotions are high people in domestic violence cases tend to act out more aggressively, often times lashing out at uninvolved third parties. Sergeant Jim Creasy with the Grand Junction Police Department says, "Probably the safest thing to do is call the police be a good witness, probably don't get directly involved if you can help it."

Police say as a last resort; don't get involved unless it comes down to protecting yourself, a loved one or your property.

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