Pueblo Beating Victim Dies, Police Upgrade Case To Homicide

PUEBLO – The victim of a beating has died as a result of his injuries Wednesday upgrading the police case to 1st degree homicide as the search for the suspect continues.

Police say Julian Benito Archuleta attacked Tony Vigiland 39-year-old Michael Vigil at 2nd and Court in Pueblo on November 15th. 25-days after the beating Michael Vigil succumbed to his injuries and died.

A new warrant has now been issued for Julian Archuleta for 1st DegreeHomicide. Archuleta is known to have addresses in Pueblo, Walsenburg and Ellicott. Julian is described as a Hispanic male, approx. 5’9″ tall, 250 lbs., with brown eyes and black hair. Julian Archuleta should be considered armed and dangerous.

If you have any information on this homicide you are urged to call Pueblo Crime Stoppers @ 542-STOP (542-7867) or visit our web site at www.Pueblocrimestoppers.com. Your information could earn you a cash reward.