HORROR: Young Man Guns Down Single Colorado Mom and Four-Time Cancer Survivor Undergoing Chemotherapy in Her Home

A sickening act of violence took the life of a four-time breast cancer survivor, sending her entire Colorado town into a state of mourning.

As 9 News Denver reported on Saturday, 49-year-old Jennifer James was undergoing chemotherapy for cancer in her Berthoud home late last month when 20-year-old Ebenezer Worku opened fire into her house. A single bullet struck a window and hit James in the arm and chest, killing her.

Police arrested Worku at the scene of the crime, which occurred on April 28. As FOX 31 Denver reported, Worku claimed to police that he fired his Glock 22 handgun at her home, but had no clue whether he had shot anyone.

Worku also said he fired his weapon again while trying to clear the chamber. Police said two of James’s four children were home when the incident occurred.

According to the New York Post, police were able to track down Worku after using surveillance footage and license plate reader data.

Jonah Beeken, the owner of B-Rad’s Arcade and Family Fun Center, provided a valuable account to 9 News Denver regarding the night of the incident. His place of business is located close to James’s home.

Beeken told the outlet that he received a text message on the night of the shooting from other business owners, warning of random gunfire and advising businesses to lock down. Afterward, police deputies searched the area and requested surveillance footage.

“They were walking up and down the street, kind of checking the buildings out,” Beeken explained. “It was our community, and it was somebody that was important to us, because we’re