Crime
19-Year-Old Michael Suazo Killed in Pueblo Drive-By Shooting, Suspect Vehicle Still Sought
Two additional occupants of the vehicle sustained minor injuries and were treated on-site.
The Pueblo County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim of a recent drive-by shooting that also left two others injured.
The deceased has been confirmed as 19-year-old Michael James Suazo, a resident of Pueblo, who died from gunshot wounds sustained during the incident.
According to the coroner, the shooting occurred on Sunday, April 6, in the 1900 block of North Hudson Avenue, near the Highway 50 bypass.
Officers from the Pueblo Police Department (PPD) were dispatched to the area shortly after 5:00 p.m. in response to reports of a shooting.
Upon arrival, they found Suazo inside a vehicle near Highway 50, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Two additional occupants of the vehicle sustained minor injuries and were treated on-site.
Investigators believe the shooting took place at the intersection of North Hudson Avenue and Highway 50, a busy area where numerous witnesses were reportedly present at the time of the incident.
As of Tuesday, April 8, police have identified a suspect vehicle connected to the shooting: a red 2015 Ford Escape bearing Colorado license plate QST815.
Authorities have released images of the vehicle and are urging the public to come forward with any information regarding its whereabouts.
The Pueblo Police Department is asking anyone who may have witnessed the shooting or who has seen the suspect vehicle to contact Detective Hector Herrera at (719) 601-7023, or to remain anonymous by reaching out to Crime Stoppers at (719) 542-STOP (7867).
The case is currently being investigated as a homicide.
Law enforcement continues to pursue leads and encourages community members to assist in the ongoing investigation.
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. — Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred at the MGM National Harbor Hotel and Casino, leaving one man dead and another injured. Prince George’s County Police confirmed the fatality in a statement released on social media.
According to investigators, two adult men were struck by gunfire during the incident.
One victim was pronounced dead as a result of his injuries.
The second victim sustained a non-life-threatening injury after a bullet grazed him and was treated at the scene or a nearby medical facility.
Police stated that the suspect fled the location immediately after the shooting and remains at large.
At this time, officials have not released information regarding what led up to the incident. However, investigators emphasized that preliminary findings suggest the shooting was not a random act of violence.
The investigation remains active, and authorities have not yet disclosed the identities of the victims or provided a suspect description.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact Prince George’s County Police as the search for the shooter continues.