On Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at approximately 2:11 p.m., Pueblo police received a call about a carjacking involving a handgun that occurred near the intersection of Jerry Murphy Road and Bonnymede Road. Police located the vehicle on the southside of Pueblo. After a vehicular pursuit the suspects crashed into a fence between Broadway Avenue and Michigan Avenue in the 100 block.
Both suspects fled the scene on foot. Suspect #1 ran from the stolen vehicle westbound through the alley. Suspect #2 ran from the stolen vehicle eastbound through the alley. When police attempted to capture suspect #1 he produced a handgun and shots were fired. Officers rendered medical aid, but the suspect was declared deceased on scene. Suspect #2, was captured after a brief foot chase and struggle with police. No officers were injured in the incident.
Police would like to talk to any witnesses or people with video of the incident. Please contact Pueblo Police Dispatch at (719) 553-2502 or Detective Ryan Torres at 719-320-6037.
The 10th Judicial District CIRT (Critical Incident Response Team) led by the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office, will handle this investigation. The involved officers were placed on administrative leave per standard protocol. The deceased suspect will be identified by the Pueblo County Coroner after appropriate notifications. The Coroner’s Office will determine the cause and manner of death.
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 Pueblo Police Department does not draw any conclusions about whether the officers acted consistent with our policies and the law until all the facts are known and the investigation is complete. 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. ###