Pueblo Officer, 16-Year-Old Suspect Injured in Shootout

A Pueblo Police officer and a 16-year-old male suspect were both injured in a series of shootings and a police chase that began after midnight on April 28. The incident started with a report of a shooting and assault near Northern and Abriendo Avenues, after which officers identified a suspect vehicle connected to the assault near 4th Street and Glendale Avenue. When officers confronted the suspects, a passenger exited and carjacked another vehicle at gunpoint. As police attempted to stop the stolen car, the teen suspect fired at officers, injuring one, and then fled, leading to a pursuit and additional gunfire on Thatcher Avenue. Both the officer and the suspect sustained non-life-threatening gunshot wounds and were treated at a hospital before being released. The 10th Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team is investigating, and authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the police or Crime Stoppers.