Single Mom Battling Cancer Killed by Random Bullet in Berthoud Colorado

The tight-knit community of Berthoud, Colorado, is mourning the tragic loss of Jennifer James, a 49-year-old single mother and four-time cancer survivor, who was killed when bullets fired from outside her home pierced her window and wall. James was undergoing chemotherapy at the time and was known locally for her selflessness, dedication to her four children, and advocacy for children battling cancer. Authorities arrested Ebenezer Worku, who admitted to firing the shots, with court documents indicating he struggled with mental health issues and claimed not to realize anyone had been hit. Worku has been charged with first-degree murder and is being held on a $1.25 million bond. The incident has deeply affected the Berthoud community, which is organizing support for James' family, including a GoFundMe fundraiser. Residents and loved ones remember James as a devoted mother and positive force in the community, underscoring the senselessness of the violence that took her life.