PUEBLO, CO — The Pueblo Police Department said it is investigating the 14th homicide in Pueblo this year on Tuesday.
In a press release, the department said a shooting occurred on Pueblo's southwest side of town during the early hours on the morning of July 4th.
Police said they responded to 20th Amherst Avenue a little after 1:00 a.m. Tuesday and found a dead man. Police say they have arrested a suspect in this case after finding a vehicle allegedly linked to the homicide in the area.
Police have arrested 46-year-old William Montoya on a 1st-degree murder charge.
Police say Montoya could face other charges in the future following a thorough investigation.
If anyone has any information on this incident, you are encouraged to contact Pueblo Police dispatch at (719) 553-2502 or Detective Ryan Torres at (719) 320-6037. If you would like to remain anonymous, contact Pueblo Crime Stoppers @ (719) 542-STOP (719-542-7867) or www.pueblocrimestoppers.com. If your information leads to a felony arrest, you could be eligible for a cash reward.
In an effort to better understand crime in Southern Colorado. News 5 will continue to track homicides across Colorado in 2023 to provide a picture of violent crime trends across Southern Colorado.
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