WINDSOR -— Police announced Friday that they have linked the shooting death of cyclist John Jacoby to a shooting in April on Interstate 25.

In a press conference Friday afternoon, local law enforcement agencies and FBI officials announced the link between the shootings and asked for help from the public in the cases.

“This week we did recover evidence that links these two shootings together,” Windsor Police Chief John Michaels said. “The type of evidence I will not discuss. I will keep that for the integrity of the investigation.”

FBI officials said they are offering a $10,000 reward to anyone with information leading to an arrest and conviction. Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers added a reward offer of up to $2,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction.

The federal agency’s officials said they are lending services and staffing in whatever capacity the Windsor Police Department might need in the investigation.

A release announced that a formal task force has been established with the Windsor Police Department, Larimer County Sheriff’s Office, FBI, 19th Judicial District Attorney’s Office and 8th Judicial District Attorney’s Office.

All agencies are asking for the public’s assistance in solving these cases.

The first of the two shootings happened when 20-year-old Cori Romero was driving on the East Harmony Road on-ramp toward southbound I-25 east of Fort Collins late at night on April 22, according to police officials. As she was driving, Romero suffered a gunshot wound to the neck. She was able to pull over and call 911.

She underwent surgery that night and was able to talk with investigators the next day.

The second shooting occurred when Jacoby, 48, was bicycling along Weld County Road 15 around 10 a.m. May 18. He was reportedly shot twice and left lying on the side of the road, where he was pronounced dead by emergency personnel.

Jacoby was a longtime, well-known Windsor resident and park caretaker.

No leads or additional information have been released in either case.

As Lt. Rich Higuera stated in the first press conference held after the fatal shooting, Windsor officials are asking residents to remain vigilant and be aware of their surroundings.

He also noted during the first press conference that Jacoby’s homicide had not appeared to be connected to any other cases — including the I-25 shooting in April.

It has been approximately eight years since a homicide occurred in the town of Windsor.

“Every agency I contacted offered assistance to us,” Michaels said. “I did contact the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office because I knew that they had a similar type shooting on I-25 approximately one month ago.”

While the two shootings have been formally linked, a string of reported vehicle window shattering incidents across Northern Colorado have yet to be connected with the shootings.

Officials said the investigation is ongoing, and further details will be provided once they are available.

Anyone with information in this case is asked to contact the Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or texting “NOCO (plus your message)” to 274637.

Dana Rieck: 970-635-3630, rieckd@reporter-herald.com or twitter.com/DanaRieckRH