FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 8, 2025
Suspect Vehicle Sought in Fatal Drive-By Shooting on April 6
Pueblo, CO― On April 6, 2025, at approximately 5:14 p.m., Pueblo Police responded to the area of N. Hudson Ave and Highway 50 E Bypass in reference to a shooting. When officers arrived, a 19-year-old male was located in a vehicle in the 2000 block of N. Hudson Ave. with gunshot wounds and pronounced deceased. Two additional occupants were evaluated for minor injuries.
A suspect vehicle has been identified in this shooting as a red 2015 Ford Escape with license plate QST815.
The Pueblo County Coroner will identify the deceased after appropriate notifications. If you have information regarding this incident or the location of this vehicle, please contact Pueblo Police Detective Hector Herrera at 719-601-7023, or remain anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers at 719-542-7867 (STOP) or www.pueblocrimestoppers.com.
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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2015 Ford Escape
License plate QST815
Red
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Original Release:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 7, 2025
Fatal Drive-By Shooting
Pueblo, CO― On April 6, 2025, at approximately 5:14 p.m., Pueblo Police responded to the area of N. Hudson Ave and Highway 50 E Bypass in reference to a shooting. When officers arrived, a 19-year-old male was located in a vehicle in the 2000 block of N. Hudson Ave. with gunshot wounds and pronounced deceased. Two additional occupants were evaluated for minor injuries.
The investigation is in the beginning stages; however, it is believed that shots were fired in the intersection of N. Hudson Ave. and Highway 50 E Bypass. There were many community members present around the intersection at the time the shooting occurred. Most of those witnesses left before police arrived on scene. A description of additional suspect(s) and a suspect vehicle is being developed. The Pueblo Police Department is asking any witnesses that were present at the time of this incident or have information to contact Detective Hector Herrera at 719-601-7023 or contact Crimestoppers at 719-542-STOP to remain anonymous.
This is an active and ongoing investigation, and updates will be provided to the public as more information becomes available. This marks the City’s third homicide in 2025. The Pueblo County Coroner will identify the deceased suspect after appropriate notifications.
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.