“Pueblo Police Arrest Suspect in Shooting Death of Vincent Smith”

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Pueblo police have arrested Russell Martinez, 52, in connection with the shooting death of Vincent Smith. Smith was found dead outside a residence on July 24. Martinez has been charged with manslaughter and is being held without bail. This marks the 15th homicide in Pueblo in 2023, with a total of 17 homicides reported in the city. shooting/70578148007/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>Zach Hillstrom reported

A suspect has been apprehended by the Pueblo police in relation to the shooting death of a 56-year-old man in late July. Russell Martinez, aged 52, was taken into custody on Thursday on suspicion of manslaughter in connection with the fatal shooting of Vincent Smith on July 24. The Pueblo Police Department made the announcement on Friday. The incident occurred when police responded to a report of shots fired in the 2000 block of East Evans Avenue just after 6 p.m. on that Monday. Upon arrival, they discovered Smith’s lifeless body outside a residence. Sergeant Frank Ortega, the Public Information Officer for the Pueblo PD, stated to the Chieftain that the suspect and shooter were believed to have known each other. However, he declined to provide further details about their relationship. Martinez is currently being held without bail at the Pueblo County jail and is awaiting a court appearance. His initial appearance in Pueblo District Court is scheduled for 9 a.m. on August 16. Smith’s death marked the 15th homicide in the city of Pueblo in 2023, with the total number of homicides now reaching 17 in the city. Additionally, two more homicides have been reported in Pueblo County, bringing the county’s total to 19. Last year, the city recorded 28 homicides, while the countywide total reached 31..