On January 25th, 2023, at approximately 02:12 am, officers were dispatched to the 2300 block of Alma Ave. on a report of a stabbing that had just occurred.
The victim informed officers that while he was walking on Prairie Ave., he encountered a male walking in front of him yelling to himself. The victim attempted to cross the street to avoid the male, However, the suspect came toward him making threatening statements.
The suspect began chasing the victim which led the victim to defend himself with an expandable baton. During the altercation, the victim realized he had been stabbed in his arm.
According to the victim, the suspect appeared to be White or Hispanic, in his 20’s or early 30’s, approximately 5’8” tall, 160 pounds, with a bald head and was thought to have small tattoos on his face. He was wearing a white t-shirt and black pants.
Officers searched the surrounding area but were unable to locate the suspect.
The victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
If anyone has any information on this incident or the suspect, you are encouraged to contact the Pueblo Police Department at 719-553-2502. If you would like to remain anonymous, contact Pueblo Crime Stoppers @ (719) 542-STOP (719-542-7867) or www.pueblocrimestoppers.com. If your information leads to a felony arrest, you could be eligible for a cash reward.
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