Pueblo police are investigating the city’s 12e murder of 2024 after a woman was shot and killed Monday afternoon. According to police, one suspect has been arrested in connection with the case.
Officers were called to a report of gunshots in the 900 block of East Seventh Street around 12:38 a.m. and determined there was a “travel disturbance involving several vehicles with shots being fired,” according to a Pueblo Police Department news release.
Police found an adult female with an apparent gunshot wound in the 500 block of Eerie Avenue and she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Less than two hours later, at 2:28 p.m., police said they “located the suspect driving a stolen vehicle on the south side of Pueblo,” and apprehended them after a brief foot and foot chase.
Police did not release any details about the suspect or possible charges against him in Monday’s release.
“This is an active and ongoing investigation, and updates will be provided to the public as more information becomes available,” the news release said.
The victim’s identity will be released by the Pueblo County Coroner’s Office pending notification of her next of kin. The coroner will also determine the official cause and manner of death.
Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged by Pueblo PD to contact police at 719-553-2502 or Detective Joe Cardona at 719-553-3385.
To remain anonymous, contact Pueblo Crime Stoppers at 719-542-STOP (719-542-7867) or pueblocrimestoppers.com. Information leading to a criminal arrest may make the filing party eligible for a cash reward.
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Chieftain Editor Zach Hillstrom can be reached at zhillstrom@gannett.com or on X, at @ZachHillstrom. Support local news and subscribe to the Pueblo Chieftain at Subscribe.chieftain.com.
This article originally appeared in The Pueblo Chieftain: Woman shot Monday is Pueblo’s twelfth homicide of 2024
