Man Found Injured in Parked Car in Pueblo Identified

(PUEBLO, Colo.) — The Pueblo County Coroner has identified a man who was found injured in a parked car early Wednesday morning, November 29th, in Pueblo.

The Pueblo Police Department (PPD) received a call reporting a shooting in the area of Wheatridge Drive, west of Lake Minnequa, at approximately 3:15 a.m. on Wednesday. Upon arrival, officers discovered a man, later identified as 22-year-old Angelo Isahia Rodgers, inside a car parked on the street, suffering from serious injuries.

The Pueblo County Coroner confirmed that Rodgers was rushed to the hospital, where he was subsequently pronounced dead.

While the official cause and manner of Rodgers’ death will be determined by the coroner, authorities are treating the case as a homicide. As of Wednesday, no arrests had been made. This incident marks the 23rd homicide in Pueblo for the year 2023. 

The Pueblo Police Department is urging anyone with information regarding this incident to come forward and contact them at (719) 553-2502 or Detective Joe Cardona at (719) 553-3385. Alternatively, individuals can provide anonymous tips by reaching out to Crime Stoppers at (719) 542-STOP (7867) or by visiting PuebloCrimeStoppers.com.

Those who provide information leading to a felony arrest may be eligible for a cash reward.