Powder River Energy transformers west of Gillette shot for second time in a month | Local News | gillettenewsrecord.com

The Sheriff’s Office is investigating after an unknown person shot two transformers in the 1300 block of West Echeta Road late Thursday night.

The transformers, which are 13 miles west of Gillette, are owned by Powder River Energy, and their being shot caused a power outage in the area, said Sheriff's Lt. Dan Maul.

The power company told deputies that the transformers were shot at some time between 9:45 p.m. and 9:50 p.m. Each transformer had one bullet hole, and there was oil spilled on the roadway from the transformers.

Deputies found four handgun shell casings in the area, Maul said.

The company is still working on getting an estimate on damage, but it will be in the tens of thousands of dollars.

This is the second time in the last few weeks where Powder River Energy’s transformers in that area were shot. On Sept. 18, it was reported that one regulator and three transformers were shot. Damage was estimated at $50,000, and deputies found 12 .357 casings in the area.

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