Assault Incident Results in Homicide

Assault Incident Results in Homicide

On Friday, September 27, 2024, at approximately 5:21 P.M., Pueblo Police Department officers responded to the 1100 block of York Avenue on a report of an Assault.

When officers arrived on scene, they located the reporting party, a 14-year-old juvenile male, providing aid to an unhoused male. Officers learned that the adult male approached the juvenile asking if he wanted to 'smoke drugs'. The juvenile declined and attempted to leave; however, the man continued to try to engage the juvenile in conversation. The juvenile did not respond. The adult male lunged at the juvenile, and the juvenile punched the man one time in the head. The man fell and struck his head on the street. He was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.

INVESTIGATION UPDATE

On Saturday, October 12^th, 2024, the man succumbed to his injuries. This death results in the 17^th Homicide within the city of Pueblo. The deceased will be identified by the Pueblo County Coroner after appropriate notifications. The Coroner's Office will determine the cause and manner of death.

If anyone has any information, you are encouraged to contact Detective Shay at 719-553-2445 or if you would like to remain anonymous, contact Pueblo Crime Stoppers @ (719) 542-STOP, 719-542-7867 or submit your tip online at 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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