“Victim of Attempted Murder in Greeley Feels Failed by Weld County Judicial System”

Accident – Death – Obituary News : A Greeley man has expressed his gratitude for still being alive after a harrowing incident in which he was shot in the neck and head. However, he has also voiced his concerns about the Weld County judicial system, stating that it has failed to protect him from the suspect. The alleged shooter was initially charged with attempted murder and was released on bond. Shockingly, just two months later, he was found to be in possession of a gun once again, leading to his second release on bond.

Ron Suchomski, a 47-year-old resident of Greeley, recounted the terrifying events of July 7. He explained that he was engaged in an argument with his girlfriend when their neighbors decided to intervene. One of these neighbors, identified as 27-year-old Taylor Lynn, allegedly approached Suchomski with a 45-caliber handgun. In an act of self-defense, Suchomski managed to smack the gun away. This action resulted in a physical altercation between the two men. Suchomski admitted to punching Lynn in the face, but then heard a gunshot. Realizing he had been shot, Suchomski described feeling only pressure, with no burning sensation. The bullet had entered below his ear and exited near the base of his skull.

The police quickly arrived at the scene, and Suchomski was rushed to a local hospital. He recalled feeling as though he could drop dead at any moment. After the incident, Lynn was arrested and taken to the Weld County Jail, where he was charged with attempted murder, felony menacing, and second-degree assault. However, to Suchomski’s dismay, Lynn was able to post the $200,000 cash surety bond within days of his arrest. Suchomski surprisingly expressed a sense of pride in Lynn’s ability to secure the bond, despite the circumstances.

While awaiting trial, Suchomski discovered that Lynn had been arrested once again. This time, Lynn was suspected of driving under the influence while in possession of a firearm. Suchomski expressed his disbelief, stating that not having a gun should have been the first rule for Lynn after posting bond, closely followed by not being intoxicated while in possession of a gun. In response to this second arrest, the Weld County District Attorney’s Office filed a motion to forfeit the original bond and requested an increased bond of $300,000. However, the judge decided to release the original bond and set a new one at the same amount of $200,000, with the addition of monitored sobriety. Lynn agreed to the terms and posted the bond, ultimately leading to his release from jail.

Suchomski expressed his frustration with the judge’s decision, questioning how Lynn was still able to walk freely after such serious charges. He confronted the judge, expressing his concern that they may not have been aware of Lynn’s second arrest. Suchomski acknowledged that suspects should have the opportunity to post bail, but he believed that the amount should have been significantly higher, at least $500,000, considering the circumstances of the second arrest.

CBS News Colorado reached out to the Weld County Court system and the law firm representing Lynn for comment, but no response has been received at the time of writing. Suchomski feels let down by the court system, stating that he now lives in fear and is reluctant to engage in everyday activities. He finds himself torn between staying indoors or arming himself, neither of which he wants to do.

In conclusion, Ron Suchomski’s ordeal highlights the alarming failures within the Weld County judicial system. Despite being shot in the neck and head, he feels that the system has let him down by allowing the alleged shooter to secure bond and subsequently be released on multiple occasions. Suchomski’s story serves as a reminder of the importance of ensuring the safety and protection of victims, as well as the need for a comprehensive review of the bond system to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future..