Shooting on Pueblo’s west side being investigated as a homicide.
On Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at approximately 8:19 P.M., officers responded to the area of Lambert Avenue and West 17th Street on a report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they discovered a deceased adult male lying on the ground who appeared to have been shot. Detectives responded and are investigating this incident as a homicide.
No suspect has been taken into custody at this time. Updated information will be released when it becomes available. This is the twelfth homicide investigation of 2023. This incident is unrelated to the Homicide that occurred at East Mesa Avenue and Santa Fe Avenue.
The deceased male will be identified by the Pueblo County Coroner’s Office at the appropriate time.
If anyone has information about this incident, you are encouraged to contact the Pueblo Police Department Communication Center at (719) 553-2502 or Detective Joe Cardona at (719) 553-3385. If you would like to remain anonymous, contact Pueblo Crime Stoppers at (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.
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. ####