ShotSpotter Alert Leads to Arrest After Drive-by Shooting
On Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at approximately 2:15 A.M. officers responded to the 2100 block of East 14th Street to investigate a report of a ShotSpotter alert. The alert indicated the gunshots were possibly a drive-by shooting.
Officers arrived on scene and found evidence of gunshots and damage to property. Officers were able to obtain suspect vehicle information.
While officers were conducting the drive-by investigation, the Communications Center was notified of a vehicle crash near the intersection of Eagleridge Boulevard and North Elizabeth Street. Communications Personnel were told the vehicle involved in the crash matched the description of the suspect vehicle from the drive-by shooting.
Officers arrived at the scene of the crash and observed several people in the vehicle. During the investigation, officers found firearms and firearm accessories in the vehicle. Officers were able to confirm the vehicle had been involved in the drive-by shooting.
22-year-old Timothy Roy and 19-year-old Cyrus Highhawk were arrested for Criminal Attempt-Murder in the First Degree, and other charges related to the drive-by shooting. An adult female who was in the car was arrested for an unrelated warrant. Roy, Highhawk, and the female were booked into the Pueblo County Detention Center without incident.
The Communications Center did not receive any calls from the public about the drive-by. Had it not been for the ShotSpotter System, this incident would not have been immediately reported and investigated.
The information contained in this press release is based on preliminary information available at the time of its drafting. The Pueblo Police Department’s understanding of this incident may change as additional evidence is collected, analyzed, and reviewed. The purpose of this press release is to provide timely information to the public. In consideration of the foregoing, please be advised that any statements expressed herein are subject to change at any time.
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