Cydnee Black Charged After July Shooting in Brighton, Colorado – 24-Year-Old Man Wounded

BRIGHTON, COLORADO — October 13, 2026 — Cydnee Black, 34, was arrested following a shooting in Brighton, Colorado, on July 19, 2026, in which a 24-year-old man was wounded, according to official statements from local police and prosecutors.

The Brighton Police Department reported that officers responded at approximately 3:20 p.m. to a shooting in the 1400 block of Red Poppy Way. At the scene, they found a 24-year-old man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Emergency medical personnel transported him to a nearby hospital, where he was reported to be in critical but stable condition.

Police said Black was taken into custody in connection with the incident. The initial police announcement described an arrest on suspicion of first-degree assault.

Prosecutors Announce Criminal Charges

On July 27, the 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office announced that formal charges had been filed against Black in connection with the Brighton shooting.

According to the prosecutor’s announcement, Black faces charges of criminal attempt to commit murder in the first degree, menacing, and two counts related to a crime of violence. The case is listed under number 2026CR001938.

The District Attorney’s Office stated that Black’s next court appearance was scheduled for August 13, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in Division 5. The public announcements reviewed for this article did not establish the outcome of that hearing or provide a later case update.

What Is Known About the Case?

Although the shooting and arrest were confirmed by official authorities, the publicly available announcements provide limited information about the events leading up to the incident. They do not detail a suspected motive or explain the relationship, if any, between Black and the injured man.

No verified mugshot or subsequent booking information was located in the sources reviewed. The absence of those materials does not mean that no records exist.

The case remains subject to the legal process. Criminal charges are allegations, and Cydnee Black is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Disclaimer: This article is based on official statements from the Brighton Police Department and the 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office. The outcome of later court proceedings was not confirmed in the sources reviewed.