A heavy police presence was first reported on Pueblo's northside around 10 a.m. Thursday. Feb. 27, 2023, 12:32 PM PST. This article originally appeared on The Pueblo Chieftain: 1 dead after Thanksgiving shooting in east Pueblo, Pueblo sheriff deputies find illegal marijuana grow worth $1.4 million, 1 dead after Thanksgiving shooting in east Pueblo, A woman threw a house party with 65 men she matched with on Tinder and Hinge and connected with the man she's been dating for a year. Some people are upset at the way iPhones charge. Wards family is demanding a jury trial. Last year, there were a total of 14 homicides reported by the Pueblo Police Department during 2020. Juan Antonio Murillo Alvarado, 42, of Pueblo, was found on East 11th Street. It's not clear yet if the Riverside shooting is also connected. The Pueblo Police Department has arrested a juvenile male suspect in the case. Maria Lopez, a Santa Ana police spokesperson. Nov. 25. March 1, 2023 at 8:10 a.m. Pueblo County Sheriffs deputies shot and killed a man in a home after shots were fired near North Mesa Elementary School Tuesday afternoon. Glen Fillmore at 320-6044. Contests & Promotions, 2023, Pikes Peak Television, Inc. Colorado Springs, CO, USA, Victims of catalytic converter theft in Colorado could be eligible for financial help, Investigation underway for officer-involved shooting in east Pueblo County, Jurors will visit the Moselle estate, where Alex Murdaughs wife and son were killed. The suspect was carrying a handgun and got away with at least $400 in cash from the Ontario location alone. On Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021 at approximately 12:03 p.m., Pueblo police responded to a shooting in the 2100 block of Wyoming Avenue. Ward stepped out of his mothers SUV for a brief walk, mistook another white SUV for hers and got in the wrong vehicle, the lawsuit says. Armed robberies at 6 different 7-Eleven stores leave 2 dead, several wounded. According to the PPD, the shooting happened in the 3600 block of Dillon Dr. A KRDO crew at the scene reported there were multiple officers at the Target parking lot at 3300 Dillon Dr. The victim will be identified by the Pueblo County Coroner after notifying next of kin. The 10th Judicial District Attorney Jeff Chostner investigated the shooting and ruled it justified in an Oct. 14, 2022, report. Officers had a foot chase and a car chase trying to capture these suspects, Ortega said. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Why didnt they talk to my mom or her boyfriend? 'HOW MUCH MORE CARNAGE ARE WILLING TO ACCEPT? For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Detectives are also seeking a person of interest in this case, identified as 36-year-old Andrew Mendoza. A driver passing by stopped and took him the rest of the way. Anyone with information about the shooting on Abriendo Avenue is asked by police to contact Detective Carly Verdugo at 719-240-1341. PUEBLO, Colo. (KKTV) - Police say they are still searching for multiple suspects following a double shooting in Pueblo Wednesday afternoon. Body cam shows Colorado man fatally shot by deputies at school pickup. Police have not said if any officers have been placed on administrative leave. Other homicides reported by the Pueblo Police Department and the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office during 2021 are: More:3 finalists named in Pueblo police chief search. This is the 11th reported homicide in the city of Pueblo since the start of the year. Colorado Deputy Charles McWhorter received the commendation days before the victims family filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit against him. The man was taken to a local hospital but died from his injuries, according to the release. The names of the two victims will be released by the Pueblo County Coroners Office, pending notification of their next of kin. Fred Riverside police were working closely with law enforcement agencies in all of the shootings that occurred Monday, noting that there were several considerable similarities in each. He was listed as being in stable condition. Girls high school basketball team forfeits a game because it refused to play against a team with a transgender player, Fox Leaders Wanted to Break From Trump but Struggled to Make It Happen, Not Going to Read That: White House Press Secretary Brushes Off DeSantis Op-Ed, Several counties added to Pennsylvania's spotted lanternfly quarantine zone, Arsenal take firmer control of title race with Everton demolition, NYC parks department announces plans for public restrooms in parks, WSF: Edmonds-Kingston route restored to 2 boat service. The cases appeared strange, Railsback said, because criminals typically know that robberies at convenience stores rarely yield large amounts of money, especially during the overnight hours. One person is dead after a shooting involving a Pueblo police This is the second homicide in Pueblo in 2023. They gave him a Purple Heart because he hurt himself when he was killing Richard., He added: They had to defend an unjustifiable killing. Minutes later, according to the suit, McWhorter confronted Ward, who was shot three times during a physical struggle. Jeffrey Medina, 44, of Pueblo, was found shot and killed near 900 Box Elder Street. According to police and witnesses on the scene who spoke with 11 News, two people were shot near the intersection of Wyoming Avenue and Indiana Avenue in south Pueblo just after noon on Wednesday. All rights reserved. Less than an hour later, officers in neighboring La Habra were sent to a reported robbery at a 7-Eleven. If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here. Investigators are looking for the below vehicle in connection with the shooting: Copyright 2023 KKTV. Gun violence is a public health epidemic, experts say. A second victim managed to walk to nearby St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center despite his injuries. Ward was pronounced dead at the scene, the lawsuit says. Mendoza is currently wanted on an arrest warrant for parole violation. ':Gun violence is a public health epidemic, experts say. More crime and public safety news: Pueblo sheriff deputies find illegal marijuana grow worth $1.4 million. Marquezwas pronounced dead at a local hospital. He turned around to see what was going on, and at that time dispatch aired that there a shooting had just occurred, said Sgt. Police are continuing to investigate. This is an active and ongoing investigation. Watch KOAA News5 on your time, anytime with our free streaming app available for your Roku, FireTV, AppleTV and Android TV. The victims have not been identified at the time of this writing. It needs to be treated like one. The shooting reportedly happened on Wyoming and Indiana Street near the Saint Mary-Corwin Medical Center. We are now on national news and it is embarrassing for this community, one person wrote. Santa Ana police said 24-year-old Matthew Rule of Santa Ana was fatally shot. Here's why. Pronouns: she/her. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Chieftain editor Zach Hillstrom can be reached at zhillstrom@gannett.com or on Twitter @ZachHillstrom. Little information is known about the details of the shooting, but Police say one adult male has been taken into custody. Both deputies told the police department they were going to provide aid but felt they could be vulnerable with Wards mother and her boyfriend in the vehicle. In response to the shootings, 7-Eleven issued a statement that read: Our hearts are with the victims and their loved ones. Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. Copyright 2021 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 0:52. To remain anonymous, contact Pueblo Crime Stoppers at 719-542-STOP (719-542-7867) or visit pueblocrimestoppers.com. The second shooting occurred around 3:20 a.m., about 24 miles (39 kilometers) away, in Santa Ana, authorities said. He was taken At this moment, we dont believe he was an employee. Similarly in Orange County, Santa Ana Police Department officers rushed to the scene of a reported shooting at the 7-Eleven located on N. Spurgeon Street and 17th Sky2 over the crime scene at the Santa Ana 7-11 on N. Spurgeon St. and 17th St. According to the Pueblo County Coroner, 79-year-old Fred Ettleman of Rye was shot in the King Soopers parking lot along W. Northern Ave. Friday evening. Pueblo County sheriffs deputies approached Ward after they received a report that he had been opening doors of nearby vehicles in the pickup waiting area, officials have said. The Pueblo Police Department (PPD) was investigating the deaths of two people who were found inside a truck Monday morning. More:'We are almost home:' 9 inmates from Pueblo's Youth Offender System earn associate degrees. According to RPD, the customer was taken to a nearby hospital in grave condition. WebJack Heeke, Lindsey Grewe 9/30/2021. Both are reported to be in stable condition. The Pueblo Chieftain. Justin Reutter. One person is dead after a Nov. 25 shooting near the 800 block of N. Portland Avenue in Pueblo. The PPD said the 10th Judicial Critical Incident Team is investigating this incident along with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. We feel confident that it is the same suspect, Rodriguez said. Please enter valid email address to continue. The Pueblo Police Department says that the shooting took place in the 1100 block of East Abriendo Ave near Gagliano's Italian Market. All rights reserved. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. June 21: Kenneth Bernal, 59, of Rocky Ford, was pronounced dead at the scene following a hit-and-run crash. Authorities in Pueblo say a homicide investigation is underway after a shooting at a King Soopers parking lot leaves one person dead. At approximately 8:22 p.m. on Friday night officers responded to a shooting reported at the King Soopers parking lot on at 3050 W. Northern Ave. Officers provided life-saving measures to the man at the scene until he could be transported to the hospital. Our hearts are with the victims and their loved ones, 7-Eleven, Inc. said in a statement. Police believe the clerk handed over cash from the register. Pueblo police are seeking an older model tan or gold sedan with a sunroof, possibly tinted windows and no license plates in connection with a deadly shooting reported on July 18. A string of robberies at 7-Eleven stores across the Southland began early Monday morning after suspects robbed six separate 7-Eleven locations. Yet another incident was brought to the attention of authorities in Brea, where crime scene tape blocked off the entire parking lot outside of the 7-Eleven on West Lambert Road. The sweatshirt had white lettering with green leaves on its front. This is the 2nd homicide investigation of 2023. On Tuesday, Ontario police confirmed the suspect is the same person who is wanted in the string of robberies. Authorities in Pueblo say a homicide investigation is underway after a shooting at a King Soopers parking lot leaves one person dead. All rights reserved. He can be reached via email at LLyons@chieftain.com. According to the suit, McWhorter fatally shot Richard Ward, 32, last February when he was with his mother and her boyfriend to pick up his younger brother from Liberty Point International Middle School. One person is dead following a Friday night shooting in the parking lot of a Pueblo King Soopers. Please tell us that you didnt honor an officer who pulled trigger on an innocent citizen with the Purple Heart. The two incidents mark the second and third homicides in the city of Pueblo this year. According to police, the suspect never entered the store at this location, but appeared to have robbed Rule before leaving the scene. If you would like to remain anonymous, contact Pueblo Crime Stoppers at (719) 542-STOP (719-542-7867) or www.pueblocrimestoppers.com. Police say the shooting took place around 6:40 p.m. LOS ANGELES Two people were killed and three wounded in shootings before dawn Monday at four 7-Eleven stores in Southern California and IE 11 is not supported. An officer happened upon the scene while driving in the area. Suspect believed to be person involved in 7-Eleven shootings in both Brea and La Habra on 7/11. PUEBLO, Colo. (KKTV) - Police say they are still searching for multiple suspects following a double shooting in Pueblo Wednesday afternoon. The Pueblo County Coroner will identify the person who died. Similarly in Orange County, Santa Ana Police Department officers rushed to the scene of a reported shooting at the 7-Eleven located on N. Spurgeon Street and 17th Street at around 3:25 a.m. "A lone male victim was discovered lying in the parking lot with a fatal gunshot wound to his upper torso," Santa Ana officials said. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. PUEBLO, CO According to the Pueblo Police Department, an individual is dead following an Officer-involved shooting Thursday morning in Pueblo. Officers responding to reported gunfire at a 7-Eleven in that city and found a man dead in the parking lot with one gunshot wound in his upper torso, according to Sgt. The Pueblo County District Attorneys Office said in an October letter that McWhorter and a second deputy had reasonable ground to believe their safety was in danger, NBC affiliate KUSA reported. Right now, our focus is on Franchisee, associate and customer safety. Attempts to reach McWhorter outside of the sheriff's office were unsuccessful Monday. On Tuesday, Feb. 28, deputies responded to North Mesa Elementary School in East Pueblo County on reports of shots fired from a home north of the school in the Police say they dont believe this case is connected to any previous homicides but add that may change as the investigation continues. The other driver, Jared Sandoval, 28, was arrested later the same day and faces a charge of vehicular homicide. According to police and witnesses on the scene who spoke with 11 News, two people were shot near the intersection of Wyoming Avenue and Indiana Avenue in Police have since identified 36-year-old Andrew Baros as a suspect. PUEBLO, Colo. (KKTV) - A 79-year-old man has been identified as the victim killed in a shooting outside a Pueblo grocery store last week. Serious crash along Highway 24 on the west side of Colorado Springs Tuesday afternoon, 1 killed in northeast Colorado Springs car crash, marking the 10th traffic fatality of 2023, Parent speaks out against Woodland Park 6th grade changes, WATCH - Penrose Library reopened, deemed safe following further testing for meth residue, WATCH - Springs restaurant holding fundraiser for fallen Fountain police officer. PUEBLO, Colo. One person is dead after a shooting in Pueblo early Sunday morning, according the Pueblo Police Department. One person is dead after a Nov. 25 shooting near the 800 block of N. Portland Avenue in Pueblo. A Colorado sheriffs office has drawn outrage after it awarded a deputy a Purple Heart for injuries It sounds like the clerk gave him whatever he asked for.. Four locations of armed robberies and shootings at 7-Elevens Monday morning. 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