Right now, our focus is on Franchisee, associate and customer safety. According to police and witnesses on the scene who spoke with 11 News, two people were shot near the intersection of Wyoming Avenue and Indiana Avenue in south Pueblo just after noon on Wednesday. At this moment, we dont believe he was an employee. 2023 www.chieftain.com. The Pueblo County Coroner will identify the person who died. Two people were shot and killed Friday in separate incidents and Pueblo police are investigating the deaths as homicides. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. The shooting reportedly happened on Wyoming and Indiana Street near the Saint Mary-Corwin Medical Center. However, police did say no officers were injured in the shooting. The 10th Judicial District Attorney Jeff Chostner investigated the shooting and ruled it justified in an Oct. 14, 2022, report. The city recorded 28 homicides in 2022, with 31 total reported in Pueblo County. He later died from his injuries. This is the 19th homicide in Pueblo for 2021. The shooting was reported just before 5 a.m., when officers arrived, they found an employee and at least one customer suffering from gunshot wounds. This time last year Pueblo had already experienced three homicides. PUEBLO The Pueblo Police are currently investigating a shooting near the Southside of town. As the investigation continued, authorities were also made aware of robberies at two other 7-Eleven locations. Updated on: July 12, 2022 / 3:22 PM It wasnt immediately clear to investigators what prompted the shootings in the cities of Riverside, Santa Ana, Brea and La Habra, or why the violence occurred on July 11. The Pueblo County Coroner's Office reported thevictim was Roque Marquez, 47, of Pueblo, and that his cause of death was an apparent gunshot wound. Marquez was The victims have not been identified at the time of this writing. Surveillance video shows the suspect dropping items believed to be the victims belongings as he fled, Lopez said. He later died from his wounds. The victim will be identified by the Pueblo County Coroner after notifying next of kin. Yet another incident was brought to the attention of authorities in Brea, where crime scene tape blocked off the entire parking lot outside of the 7-Eleven on West Lambert Road. Phil Rodriguez said officers responded to a report of a man suffering from a gunshot wound and found the employee wounded. You can submit an anonymous tip at pueblocrimestoppers.com or by calling 542-7867.Luke Lyons is the news director of The Pueblo Chieftain. PUEBLO, Colo. One person is dead after a shooting in Pueblo early Sunday morning, according the Pueblo Police Department. You hear about this stuff, and you just dont think it can happen to you. Police have not said if any officers have been placed on administrative leave. At approximately 3:10 p.m. officers responded to a reported shooting the area of 29th Street and Interstate 25. We are gathering information on this terrible tragedy and working with local law enforcement. The second shooting occurred around 3:20 a.m., about 24 miles (39 kilometers) away, in Santa Ana, authorities said. All rights reserved. Just search KOAA News5, download and start watching. They completely escalated the situation.. According to a press release issued by the Pueblo Police Department, police responded to a shooting call at approximately 6:49 .m. We feel confident that it is the same suspect, Rodriguez said. Its kind of odd that they would do this.. That victim was later airlifted to Colorado Springs and was in critical condition at last update. All rights reserved. If you have information about this incident, please contact Detective Torres at (719) 320-6037 or Pueblo police dispatch at (719) 553-2502. He saw an individual laying on the ground. A male suspect, whom police have not publicly identified, was contacted at the scene and taken into custody without incident. 'HOW MUCH MORE CARNAGE ARE WILLING TO ACCEPT? More crime and public safety news: Pueblo sheriff deputies find illegal marijuana grow worth $1.4 million. Attempts to reach McWhorter outside of the sheriff's office were unsuccessful Monday. Fear follows witnesses of mass shootings and radiates across America. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. According to the PPD, the shooting happened in the 3600 block of Dillon Dr. A KRDO crew at the scene reported there were multiple officers at the Target parking lot at 3300 Dillon Dr. Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Police believe the two shootings are isolated incidents and stated in the release they do not believe there is any threat to the community. Feb. 10: Mathew Haskel Jones, 36, of Pueblo, died on Feb. 18 and an autopsy confirmedhis manner of death was due to outside force (meaning a homicide), which PPD is now investigating. One person is dead after a Nov. 25 shooting near the 800 block of N. Portland Avenue in Pueblo. An arrest warrant has been issued for Baros for 1st Degree Murder and Attempted 1st Degree Murder. Another robbery took place at a 7-Eleven convenience store located on the 2410 block of West Arrow Route in Upland, just before 1 a.m. on Monday. Officers responding to reported gunfire at a 7-Eleven in that city and found a man dead in the parking lot with one gunshot wound in his upper torso, according to Sgt. Antonio Planas is a breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital. He was later pronounced dead. Ward was pronounced dead at the scene, the lawsuit says. At approximately 8:22 aniel Morgan Dacy, 32, was found lying in the intersection of City Center Drive and Chester Avenue, Ronald Harman, 31, of Pueblo, was found shot and killed in the parking lot, Tyler Wood, 36, of Pueblo, was shot and killed outside of a party, 3 finalists named in Pueblo police chief search, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Why didnt they ask him to step out of the vehicle? The suspect was carrying a handgun and got away with at least $400 in cash from the Ontario location alone. Body cam shows Colorado man fatally shot by deputies at school pickup. PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) -- An investigation is underway after a deadly shooting involving an officer with the Pueblo Police Department (PPD.). June 21: Kenneth Bernal, 59, of Rocky Ford, was pronounced dead at the scene following a hit-and-run crash. PUEBLO The Pueblo Police are currently investigating a shooting near the Southside of town. While the clerk at the Upland store was shaken up, no shots were fired and no injuries reported. The award was given during an annual awards' banquet Feb. 17, according to a post about the ceremony on the sheriffs Facebook page. Gun violence is a public health epidemic, experts say. Only the suspect would know why he chose today to commit this violent crime, he said. Less than an hour later, officers in neighboring La Habra were sent to a reported robbery at a 7-Eleven. The Pueblo County District Attorneys Office said in an October letter that McWhorter and a second deputy had reasonable ground to believe their safety was in danger, NBC affiliate KUSA reported. Police searching for suspects following fatal shooting in Pueblo. According to police, the suspect never entered the store at this location, but appeared to have robbed Rule before leaving the scene. The shootings appear to have occurred after robberies or attempted robberies at the four convenience stores on July 11, or 7/11 a day when the national 7-Eleven brand is celebrating its 95th birthday by giving out free Slurpee drinks. Chieftain editor Zach Hillstrom can be reached at zhillstrom@gannett.com or on Twitter @ZachHillstrom. March 1, 2023 at 8:10 a.m. Pueblo County Sheriffs deputies shot and killed a man in a home after shots were fired near North Mesa Elementary School Tuesday afternoon. If you have information regarding the case, contact Detective Joe Cardona at 240-0130. According to a police spokesperson, a Pueblo police officer was driving on Indiana Avenue when he noticed a male who was face down on the sidewalk. WebPUEBLO, Colo. (KKTV) - Pueblo police are investigating a shooting after a woman was found dead inside a home off of Abriendo Avenue, near I-25. Juan Antonio Murillo Alvarado, 42, of Pueblo, was found on East 11th Street. The man was taken to a local hospital but died from his injuries, according to the release. Police have since identified 36-year-old Andrew Baros as a suspect. A Colorado sheriffs office has drawn outrage after it awarded a deputy a Purple Heart for injuries sustained last year during a fatal with a man at a middle school while students were being discharged. Severe Weather They knew they were about to be sued, so they decided they need to turn this guy into a hero, Killmer said. According to the suit, McWhorter fatally shot Richard Ward, 32, last February when he was with his mother and her boyfriend to pick up his younger brother from Liberty Point International Middle School. Authorities in Pueblo say a homicide investigation is underway after a shooting at a King Soopers parking lot leaves one person dead. One person is dead after a Nov. 25 shooting near the 800 block of N. Portland Avenue in Pueblo. The victim of a suspected road-rage shooting in Pueblo last week has been identified by the Pueblo County coroner as 31-year-old Mathew Davis. KRDO NewsChannel 13 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation. Dispatch then said that a shooting had just happened in that area, and there were multiple victims. In response to the shootings, 7-Eleven issued a statement that read: Our hearts are with the victims and their loved ones. 2023 www.chieftain.com. On Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021 at approximately 12:03 p.m., Pueblo police responded to a shooting in the 2100 block of Wyoming Avenue. She told officers she wasnt sure if Ward was armed, and that he was resisting arrest and grabbing at McWhorters duty belt, according to the report. Police were called to the King Soopers off Northern and Prairie on the evening of Feb. 24 on a reported shooting in the parking lot. One person is dead following a Friday night shooting in the parking lot of a Pueblo King Soopers. Ward stepped out of his mothers SUV for a brief walk, mistook another white SUV for hers and got in the wrong vehicle, the lawsuit says. Contests & Promotions, 2023, Pikes Peak Television, Inc. Colorado Springs, CO, USA, Victims of catalytic converter theft in Colorado could be eligible for financial help, Investigation underway for officer-involved shooting in east Pueblo County, Jurors will visit the Moselle estate, where Alex Murdaughs wife and son were killed. PUEBLO, CO A shooting Friday night in Pueblo left one woman dead. The violence appeared to include a robbery. PUEBLO, Colo. (KKTV) - Police say they are still searching for multiple suspects following a double shooting in Pueblo Wednesday afternoon. The suspect held up the store with a handgun, but again, no shots were fired and no one was injured. Anyone with information about the shooting at King Soopers is asked to contact Detective Ron Gravatt Jr. at 719-320-6022. Wards family is demanding a jury trial. Last year, there were 14 homicides total. Morning Forecast Victim in shooting outside Pueblo King Soopers IDd; police still looking for vehicle of interest. 0:05. In the Riverside case, the gunman robbed the clerk and brandished a gun, then turned the weapon on a customer, opened fire and fled, Railsback said. Authorities have not disclosed the victims conditions. It needs to be treated like one. With that in mind, we have encouraged stores in the Los Angeles area to close tonight. They found one man with a gunshot wound and rushed him to the hospital. Police report Marquez was walking along 29th Streetwhen the alleged shooter drove past in the tan or gold sedan. Serious crash along Highway 24 on the west side of Colorado Springs Tuesday afternoon, 1 killed in northeast Colorado Springs car crash, marking the 10th traffic fatality of 2023, Parent speaks out against Woodland Park 6th grade changes, WATCH - Penrose Library reopened, deemed safe following further testing for meth residue, WATCH - Springs restaurant holding fundraiser for fallen Fountain police officer. The motorist, 28-year-old Alisha Herrera, is facing two charges of vehicular homicide, among other charges. Officers had a foot chase and a car chase trying to capture these suspects, Ortega said. With Sky2 again over the scene, at least one bullet hole could be seen in the rear of a vehicle parked in front of the store. June 5: Racheal Gallegos, 41, and Frank Chavez, 54, were killed in a crash after a motorist failed to stop for a red light. The police officer attended to the man, and he was taken to the hospital but later died. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here. Pueblo police are seeking an older model tan or gold sedan with a sunroof, possibly tinted windows and no license plates in connection with a deadly shooting reported on July 18. This is the 2nd homicide investigation of 2023. Here's why. An investigation by the Pueblo County Sheriffs Office found that the deputies actions comported with and were pursuant to Pueblo County Sheriffs Office training, policies, customs and practices, the lawsuit says. Maria Lopez, a Santa Ana police spokesperson. The cases appeared strange, Railsback said, because criminals typically know that robberies at convenience stores rarely yield large amounts of money, especially during the overnight hours. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. A driver passing by stopped and took him the rest of the way. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. Anyone with information about the shooting on Abriendo Avenue is asked by police to contact Detective Carly Verdugo at 719-240-1341. An officer happened upon the scene while driving in the area. It was unclear if the suspect who robbed the 7-Eleven locations in Upland and Ontario was the same one who hit the store in Riverside. Officers were called to the 2200 block Marquezwas pronounced dead at a local hospital. PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) -- An investigation is underway after a deadly shooting involving an officer with the Pueblo Police Department (PPD.) A heavy police presence was first reported on Pueblo's northside around 10 a.m. Thursday. According to the PPD, the shooting happened in the 3600 block of Dillon Dr. This is the second homicide in Pueblo in 2023. This is an active and ongoing investigation. It's not clear yet if the Riverside shooting is also connected. According to a press release issued by the Pueblo Police Department, Meanwhile, McWhorter said, Ward put something in his mouth, turned and then opened his jacket and reached inside as if he was carrying a weapon. Police say the shooting took place around 6:40 p.m. Nov. 25. Authorities also kept her car, cell phone, identification and purse for months as part of their investigation. Officers were called to the 2200 block of E. Abriendo Avenue at approximately 6:40 p.m. on a report of a shooting and arrived to find a woman dead inside of a residence, according to a Pueblo Police Department news release. "We are aware of other incidents that have occurred in the Southland at 7-Elevens," Rodriguez said. The incident is part of an ongoing investigation. This article originally appeared on The Pueblo Chieftain: 1 dead after Thanksgiving shooting in east Pueblo, Pueblo sheriff deputies find illegal marijuana grow worth $1.4 million, 1 dead after Thanksgiving shooting in east Pueblo, A woman threw a house party with 65 men she matched with on Tinder and Hinge and connected with the man she's been dating for a year. seeking an older model tan or gold sedan with a sunroof, possibly tinted windows and no license plates, 'We are almost home:' 9 inmates from Pueblo's Youth Offender System earn associate degrees. Both are reported to be in stable condition. "Our preliminary investigation suggests that the clerk was killed during a robbery," Brea Police said. He turned around to see what was going on, and at that time dispatch aired that there a shooting had just occurred, said Sgt. Officers provided life-saving measures to the man at the scene until he could be transported to the hospital. Similarly in Orange County, Santa Ana Police Department officers rushed to the scene of a reported shooting at the 7-Eleven located on N. Spurgeon Street and 17th An investigation by the Pueblo Police Department is ongoing. He has been identified as Fred Ettleman of Rye. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. We dont really know yet what he was doing there in a parking lot, if he was a potential customer or just walking by, Lopez said. The lawsuit alleges Wards rights were violated under both the federal and the state constitutions through excessive use of force. Fred Glen Fillmore at 320-6044. At this time, it's unclear who died in the shooting. The other driver, Jared Sandoval, 28, was arrested later the same day and faces a charge of vehicular homicide. Ward's relatives said the death has shattered the family. Detectives are also seeking a person of interest in this case, identified as 36-year-old Andrew Mendoza. It sounds like the clerk gave him whatever he asked for.. Investigators said the male suspect stole several random items from the store, but no money. Justin Reutter. Sky2 over the scene of the shooting showed several items of clothing covered in blood strewn about the sidewalk in front of the convenience store. Then, at approximately 8:22 p.m., police responded to another shooting in the parking lot of King Soopers at 3050 W. Northern Ave. and arrived to find man with an apparent gunshot wound. Mendoza is currently wanted on an arrest warrant for parole violation. This does appear to be a robbery that turned into a homicide, Rodriguez said. The Pueblo County Coroner has identified the deceased as 37-year-old Carlos Lerma of Pueblo. If you would like to remain anonymous, contact Pueblo Crime Stoppers at (719) 542-STOP (719-542-7867) or www.pueblocrimestoppers.com. If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here. Tuesday, the Pueblo County Coroners Office released the victims name. 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