Micah Dancy was 26 and a senior at Colorado Mesa University when he was shot and killed in Grand Junction, Colorado, on September 21, 2017. A talented classical guitarist and pianist who performed with the university ensemble and the Monument Presbyterian Church music group, he was studying Music with a Business minor and spent much of his time composing and playing with a childhood friend. He lived with his cats, enjoyed reading and daily tea with his mother, and liked fishing and hiking with his brothers.

Micah was shot in the chest and died before authorities arrived. The person who pulled the trigger was his best friend, 24-year-old Robert Pickford, who told dispatchers he had shot his friend and was found at the scene attempting CPR. Investigators reported empty alcohol containers and marijuana paraphernalia at the location. Pickford was arrested and later pleaded guilty to manslaughter; he received a 90-day jail term and five years probation. A music scholarship in Micah’s name was created at Colorado Mesa University.

If anyone knew Micah, his circle at the university, or was present that day, please share what you know.