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ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. – A man convicted in the I-70 shooting death of an assistant chief of a Colorado volunteer fire department was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole by an Adams County judge.
"Any of us could have been the Jarros' that day," said Judge Ruff to the courtroom."What an enormous loss this is because of a decision you made that day. It isn't just a loss of this family's, it's your loss and it's your family's loss." 'Rocha became agitated by Jaros’ move to pass the street racers, so he caught up to Jaros’ truck, pointed his 9MM Glock handgun at John Jaros’ truck, and opened fire,' said the DA's office in a release.Man found guilty in shooting death of Colorado assistant volunteer fire chief Jeff Anastasio 3:01 PM, May 17, 2024 Rocha shot nine rounds at Jaros’ vehicle, killing him at the scene. His wife and kids were not physically hurt in the shooting.
"Katie Jaros physically climbed over her dead husband's body to gain control of that truck and to steer it to safety to prevent any other loss of life," said Ruff.
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