SWEETWATER COUNTY, Wyo. — A deeply disturbing case has rocked the community of Rock Springs as a local woman has been formally charged in connection with a domestic shooting that left her adult son critically injured. The Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that 57-year-old Alice Ione Halstead was arrested on Wednesday afternoon, July 10, and is now facing multiple felony charges—including attempted second-degree murder, following a violent altercation that unfolded inside her home in the Northpark neighborhood on Saturday, June 21, 2025.
The victim, 37-year-old Cameron Scott Colley, was reportedly shot once in the neck during the incident but survived after receiving life-saving medical treatment. Authorities say the shooting occurred inside a residence on Antelope Drive, just north of Rock Springs.
A Violent Confrontation Between Mother and Son
At approximately 5:45 p.m. on June 21, emergency dispatch received a 911 call reporting a shooting inside the Halstead residence. When sheriff’s deputies arrived at the scene, they discovered Colley suffering from a gunshot wound. Deputies rendered emergency aid while awaiting paramedics. He was first transported to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, then flown to the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City due to the severity of his injuries.
According to official court documents, Halstead told responding deputies that she had shot her son during a heated confrontation inside her bedroom, claiming she acted in self-defense. However, detectives launched a full investigation, interviewing Colley during his recovery and executing a search warrant on the home.
The investigation ultimately led to Halstead’s arrest. She was taken into custody without incident at approximately 1 p.m. on July 10 and booked into the Sweetwater County Detention Center, where she remains held without bond.
In addition to the attempted murder charge, Halstead is also facing charges for:
- Domestic battery
- Possession of a controlled substance
A Community Stunned
This tragic and violent incident has sent shockwaves through the tight-knit community of Rock Springs, where neighbors are struggling to come to terms with the idea of a mother shooting her own child. Officials have not yet commented on the nature of the domestic dispute that led to the shooting, and further details remain sealed as the case progresses through the courts.
The Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office emphasized that this is an active and ongoing investigation, and additional charges could potentially follow based on forensic analysis and further interviews.
Legal Proceedings Ahead
Halstead is awaiting her initial court appearance, where formal charges will be read, and legal representation assigned. Prosecutors have indicated they will pursue the case aggressively, given the violent nature of the crime and the presence of an illegal substance at the scene.
The Sheriff’s Office issued a reminder to the public that all suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Community Resources and Support
Domestic violence—regardless of the circumstances—remains a pressing issue in communities across Wyoming and the nation. Authorities are encouraging those who may be in difficult home situations to seek help before tensions escalate.
Local support organizations such as the YWCA Support & Safe House of Sweetwater County and the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 remain available for those in need.
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