The shootings appear to have occurred after robberies or attempted robberies at the four convenience stores on July 11, or 7/11 a day when the national 7-Eleven brand is celebrating its 95th birthday by giving out free Slurpee drinks. How come you couldnt use non-lethal force? said Eddy Stamp, 27, Ward's brother who lives in Sacramento, California. According to a police spokesperson, a Pueblo police officer was driving on Indiana Avenue when he noticed a male who was face down on the sidewalk. Attempts to reach McWhorter outside of the sheriff's office were unsuccessful Monday. Justin Reutter. As the investigation continued, authorities were also made aware of robberies at two other 7-Eleven locations. The Pueblo County Coroner's Office reported the victim was Roque Marquez, 47, of Pueblo, and that his cause of death was an apparent gunshot wound. 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. Police believe the clerk handed over cash from the register. Why didnt they talk to my mom or her boyfriend? He turned around to see what was going on, and at that time dispatch aired that there a shooting had just occurred, said Sgt. Severe Weather Watch KOAA News5 on your time, anytime with our free streaming app available for your Roku, FireTV, AppleTV and Android TV. Feb. 10: Mathew Haskel Jones, 36, of Pueblo, died on Feb. 18 and an autopsy confirmedhis manner of death was due to outside force (meaning a homicide), which PPD is now investigating. The store was expected to remain closed through most of the morning as crime scene detectives reviewed surveillance footage and photographed the crime scene. According to a press release issued by the Pueblo Police Department, 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Jeffrey Medina, 44, of Pueblo, was found shot and killed near 900 Box Elder Street. Two people killed Friday in separate shootings were identified Tuesday by Pueblo County Coroner Brian Cotter. They discovered two gunshot victims around 4:55 a.m., according to Sgt. PUEBLO, CO A shooting Friday night in Pueblo left one woman dead. Marquez was PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) -- The name of the man killed in a shooting outside a Pueblo grocery store was released Tuesday. Police believe multiple shooters were involved, none have been taken into custody. The PPD said the 10th Judicial Critical Incident Team is investigating this incident along with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. "We are aware of other incidents that have occurred in the Southland at 7-Elevens," Rodriguez said. He can be reached via email at LLyons@chieftain.com. LOS ANGELES Two people were killed and three wounded in shootings before dawn Monday at four 7-Eleven stores in Southern California and authorities said they were seeking a lone gunman in at least three of the shootings. The deputies had reasonable grounds to believe they were in imminent danger of being killed, he said in the report. Police said in the incident release that it is unknown if Marquez intended to get into the suspect vehicle at the time of the shooting. On Tuesday, Ontario police confirmed the suspect is the same person who is wanted in the string of robberies. 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. Deputy Charles McWhorter received the commendation from the Pueblo County Sheriffs Office four days before a federal wrongful death lawsuit was filed against him, other deputies and the county. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. The Pueblo County Coroner's Office reported thevictim was Roque Marquez, 47, of Pueblo, and that his cause of death was an apparent gunshot wound. Juan Antonio Murillo Alvarado, 42, of Pueblo, was found on East 11th Street. To remain anonymous, contact Pueblo Crime Stoppers @ 542-STOP (542-7867) or www.pueblocrimestoppers.com. The suspect held up the store with a handgun, but again, no shots were fired and no one was injured. Please tell us that you didnt honor an officer who pulled trigger on an innocent citizen with the Purple Heart. Cassandra Gonzales, one of the two deputies who yanked Ward out of his mother's vehicle before he was fatally shot, told the Pueblo Police Department on the day of the shooting that Ward opened his coat and reached inside with his right hand. Surveillance photos,posted to social media by Brea police, show a masked man wearing a black sweatshirt with a hood over his head. 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. 2023 www.chieftain.com. Tuesday, the Pueblo County Coroners Office released the victims name. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here. 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. We dont really know yet what he was doing there in a parking lot, if he was a potential customer or just walking by, Lopez said. The two incidents mark the second and third homicides in the city of Pueblo this year. Police say they dont believe this case is connected to any previous homicides but add that may change as the investigation continues. At this time, it's unclear who died in the shooting. Just search KOAA News5, download and start watching. More:'We are almost home:' 9 inmates from Pueblo's Youth Offender System earn associate degrees. The other driver, Jared Sandoval, 28, was arrested later the same day and faces a charge of vehicular homicide. The victims have not been identified at the time of this writing. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Roughly 35 miles away, in Santa Ana at about 3:25 a.m., a 24-year-old With Sky2 again over the scene, at least one bullet hole could be seen in the rear of a vehicle parked in front of the store. At one point, there was heavy police activity on Lake and Highland where police believed they had a suspect contained, but no arrests were made. Feb. 27, 2023, 12:32 PM PST. The suspect has been described as a Black male, who weighs about 160 pounds and stands around 5 feet, 10 inches. Two people were shot and killed Friday in separate incidents and Pueblo police are investigating the deaths as homicides. To remain anonymous, contact Pueblo Crime Stoppers at542-7867or pueblocrimestoppers.com. If you have information about this incident, please contact Detective Torres at (719) 320-6037 or Pueblo police dispatch at (719) 553-2502. This does appear to be a robbery that turned into a homicide, Rodriguez said. 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. All rights reserved. To remain anonymous, contact Pueblo Crime Stoppers at 719-542-STOP (719-542-7867) or visit pueblocrimestoppers.com. Copyright 2021 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. On Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021 at approximately 12:03 p.m., Pueblo police responded to a shooting in the 2100 block of Wyoming Avenue. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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. Fred We are gathering information on this terrible tragedy and working with local law enforcement.. He later died from his wounds. Police declined to say what, if anything, was stolen from the Brea store or the victim reiterating only that the incident began as a robbery. Suspect believed to be person involved in 7-Eleven shootings in both Brea and La Habra on 7/11. 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 Police Department has arrested a juvenile male suspect in the case. Officers provided life-saving measures to the man at the scene until he could be transported to the hospital. Then, at approximately 8:22 p.m., police responded to another shooting in the parking lot of King Soopers at 3050 W. Northern Ave. and arrived to find man with an apparent gunshot wound. An investigation by the Pueblo County Sheriffs Office found that the deputies actions comported with and were pursuant to Pueblo County Sheriffs Office training, policies, customs and practices, the lawsuit says. 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. On Tues. Feb. 28, the Pueblo County Coroner identified the victim as 34-year-old Heather Duran. Victim in shooting outside Pueblo King Soopers IDd; police still looking for vehicle of interest. PUEBLO, CO A shooting Friday night in Pueblo left one woman dead. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. The 10th Judicial District Attorney Jeff Chostner investigated the shooting and ruled it justified in an Oct. 14, 2022, report. Detectives are still trying to piece together what led up to the shooting. 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. The gunman had fled. Baros has previous local arrests for 2nd Degree Assault, 3rd Degree Assault, 1st Degree Burglary, and Harassment. He apologized to the woman who was driving after he realized his mistake and returned to his mothers vehicle, the suit says. PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) -- An investigation is underway after a deadly shooting involving an officer with the Pueblo Police Department (PPD.). Less than an hour later, officers in neighboring La Habra were sent to a reported robbery at a 7-Eleven. Sky2 over the crime scene at the Santa Ana 7-11 on N. Spurgeon St. and 17th St. The violence appeared to include a robbery. He was wearing a mask and dark clothes. It needs to be treated like one. Four separate shootings prompted large scale investigations across the Southland, after reported incidents in Riverside, Santa Ana, Brea and La Habra left at least two people dead and several wounded. Franklyn Ortega with the Pueblo Police Department. Sumner Bohee. June 5: Racheal Gallegos, 41, and Frank Chavez, 54, were killed in a crash after a motorist failed to stop for a red light. The lawsuit alleges Wards rights were violated under both the federal and the state constitutions through excessive use of force. It doesnt appear to be any reason that the suspect shot the customer, Railsback said. Police believe the two shootings are isolated incidents and stated in the release they do not believe there is any threat to the community. Watch the full update below from Pueblo Police: Copyright 2021 KKTV. The Pueblo Police Department asks that individuals use discretion when 0:57. One person is dead after a Nov. 25 shooting near the 800 block of N. Portland Avenue in Pueblo. Meanwhile, McWhorter said, Ward put something in his mouth, turned and then opened his jacket and reached inside as if he was carrying a weapon. 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 The Pueblo County Coroner's Office identified the deceased man as Lerma, 37, and stated the apparent cause of death is gunshot wounds after the office informed Lerma's next of kin. 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