PUEBLO, CO — Authorities are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead Thursday morning in the 1900 block of West 21st Street, located southwest of the Langoni Sports Complex. According to the Pueblo Police Department, officers were dispatched to the scene around 8:45 a.m. following a report of a deceased individual.
Upon arrival, officers discovered the unresponsive man on the front porch of a residence. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Pueblo County Coroner’s office is working to identify the victim, and his name is expected to be released at a later time.
As part of the ongoing investigation, 21-year-old Andrew Martinez was identified as a suspect in the case. Martinez was arrested and charged with first-degree murder. The police have not disclosed any further details regarding the circumstances of the death or the relationship between the suspect and the victim.
This incident marks the second homicide reported in Pueblo this year, according to the Pueblo Police Department.
Investigators are continuing to work on the case, and further information will be provided as it becomes available.
