The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for an unidentified suspect who allegedly opened fire during a road rage incident, leaving a man in his 70s injured. The shooting occurred just after 9 p.m. on Tuesday, October 1, 2026, near the Interstate 70 on-ramp from Colfax Avenue in Jefferson County, Colorado. According to a news release from the sheriff’s office, the victim and his wife were driving home to Arvada from Golden when they became involved in an altercation with the driver of a red car. The suspect’s vehicle, described as a red four-door sedan, pulled behind the victim’s car and discharged multiple shots. Police report that five bullets struck the victim’s vehicle, with one bullet hitting the driver in the back. Despite sustaining this injury, the victim was able to drive himself to a local hospital, where his condition is reported as not life-threatening. His wife, who was in the passenger seat, was uninjured. Law enforcement currently has limited information regarding the suspect’s physical description or identity. Investigators are working to locate the suspect and are reviewing surveillance footage from the area in hopes of identifying the vehicle or the individual involved. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information regarding the incident or the suspect’s whereabouts to contact them immediately. Tips can be submitted by calling 303-980-7300. The investigation is ongoing as authorities continue to gather evidence and identify the person responsible for this violent act.