PUEBLO, Colo. — A man was shot and killed early Wednesday morning in the Bessemer neighborhood, marking the eighth homicide of 2025 in Pueblo.
The Pueblo Police Department responded to a ShotSpotter alert just after 3 a.m. on Aug. 6 in the 200 block of Mesa Avenue. When officers arrived, they found seven shell casings at the scene, according to a department news release.
Shortly after, police were notified that a male gunshot victim had been dropped off at a local hospital. He was later pronounced dead. His identity has not yet been released by the Pueblo County Coroner’s Office.
Caught on Camera
Pueblo PD spokesperson Bianca Hicks told the Chieftain that the shooting occurred “almost right in front” of a surveillance camera linked to the department’s Real-Time Crime Center. The footage is now playing a key role in the ongoing investigation and search for suspects.
Police Seeking Tips
Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Cpl. Jeff Shay at 719-553-2445, or reach out anonymously through Pueblo Crime Stoppers at 719-542-7867 (STOP) or pueblocrimestoppers.com.
Homicide Trends
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This marks the 8th homicide in Pueblo for 2025.
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By this time in 2024, the city had recorded 15 homicides.
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Pueblo saw a total of 20 homicides in 2024, a 28% drop from 2023, which ended with 28 homicides.
The investigation is ongoing.
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