Partner Agency Assistance Leads to Arrest of Suspect in City’s Ninth Homicide

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 5, 2025

Pueblo, CO-The Pueblo Police Department, in coordination with the U.S. Marshals' Colorado Violent Offender Task Force, arrested 20-year-old Alehandro Chacon on September 3, 2025, in connection with the August 14 shooting death of 47-year-old Andrea Martinez.

Martinez's death was recorded as Pueblo's ninth homicide in 2025; there were 15 homicides year-to-date in 2024.

During the investigation, Pueblo Police detectives gathered sufficient evidence to obtain an arrest warrant for Chacon. On Sept. 3, at approximately 5:30 p.m., the U.S. Marshals Service located and took Chacon into custody. He was booked into the Pueblo County Jail on the charge of First-Degree Murder After Deliberation, where he remains in custody with a cash-only bond set at $1,000,000.

The information in this press release is based on preliminary data available at the time of drafting. The Pueblo Police Department's understanding of this incident may evolve as additional evidence is collected, analyzed, and reviewed. The purpose of this press release is to provide timely information to the public. Please note that any statements expressed herein are subject to change at any time.

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Original Release: August 14, 2025

Pueblo Police Investigate Ninth Homicide of 2025

Pueblo, CO― On August 14, 2025, at approximately 3:20 a.m., the Pueblo Police Department's Communications Center received a report of a shooting in the 1600 block of Spruce Street. Pueblo PD officers were dispatched to the scene and located a female victim with a single gunshot wound. The victim was declared deceased upon arrival.

Detectives from Pueblo Police's Crimes Against Persons and Crime Scene Investigations Sections responded promptly to investigate the incident. The investigation is ongoing.

This marks the City's ninth homicide of 2025; there were 15homicides year-to-date in 2024. The Pueblo County Coroner will release the victim's identity after the appropriate notifications have been made.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Jose Medina at719-553-3296.Information can also be reported via Pueblo Crime Stoppers at 719-542-7867(STOP) or online at www.pueblocrimestoppers.com.

The information contained in this press release is based on preliminary information available at the time of its drafting. The Pueblo Police Department's understanding of this incident may change as additional evidence is collected, analyzed, and reviewed. The purpose of this press release is to provide timely information to the public. In consideration of the foregoing, please be advised that any statements expressed herein are subject to change at any time.

Bianca Hicks

Public Information Officer and Community Engagement Manager

Contact: 719-320-6002

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