Executive Summary
- Pueblo Police responded to a shooting at 3:30 a.m. Thursday on the 2800 block of East 14th Street.
- One individual was found dead at the scene; a second victim was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
- Detectives are actively searching for suspects, with no arrests reported immediately following the incident.
The Pueblo Police Department initiated a homicide investigation early Thursday morning following a shooting incident on the city’s east side that resulted in one fatality and left another individual with gunshot wounds. Law enforcement officials were dispatched to the scene at approximately 3:30 a.m. regarding a report of shots fired.
Upon arriving at a residence in the 2800 block of East 14th Street, officers discovered a deceased individual inside the home, according to the police report. Police also located a surviving victim who had sustained at least one gunshot wound. Authorities stated that the injured person was transported to a nearby hospital and is expected to recover from non-life-threatening injuries.
The Pueblo County Coroner’s Office has not yet released the identity of the deceased, pending family notification and further examination. As of Thursday morning, detectives confirmed they are actively searching for suspects involved in the incident.
Investigative Outlook
This active homicide inquiry highlights the challenges facing local law enforcement as perpetrators remain at large in the immediate aftermath of a violent crime. The priority for investigators currently involves processing the crime scene for ballistics and forensic evidence to establish a timeline and identify potential suspects. Residents in the vicinity of East 14th Street may experience continued police presence as detectives canvas the area for witnesses and surveillance footage.
