Investigators in Colusa County are searching for answers after two men from neighboring Yolo County were discovered with fatal gunshot wounds on Friday evening.
The Colusa County Sheriff’s Office received a call around 4:53 p.m. and dispatched deputies to Sills Road, where they found Jason Edward Carr, 48, and Richard Leon Mathier Jr., 36, both deceased at the scene. Both men suffered from gunshot wounds, according to the sheriff’s office.
The circumstances surrounding their deaths remain unclear, and detectives have launched an active investigation with no suspect information available at this time. The lack of immediate answers underscores how quickly a situation can unfold in the rural stretches between counties—one moment, two people are alive; the next, a quiet road becomes a crime scene.
If you were in the area of Sills Road on Thursday or Friday and noticed anything suspicious, authorities want to hear from you. Sergeant Antonio Ruiz at the Colusa County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation and can be reached at (530) 458-0200. Even small details—an unfamiliar vehicle, raised voices, or movement that seemed out of place—could help piece together what happened to Carr and Mathier Jr.
These kinds of cases hit different when they’re close to home. The fact that both men were from Yolo County means this investigation touches communities throughout the region. Until someone comes forward with information, their deaths will remain a mystery that leaves far too many questions unanswered.
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