Pueblo Police announce arrest in Routt Avenue murder
The Pueblo Police Department says it has made an arrest in the murder of a man who was found shot to death in the backyard of a south side home.
Police say Jose Manzanares, 37, faces a first degree murder charge in the death of Richard Martinez, 32.
Manzanares was arrested in Denver and is being held without bond.
Martinez’s body was found at around 10 a.m. Monday in the 1100 block of Routt Avenue. Police believe he was shot sometime Sunday night or Monday morning.
An officer told KRDO NewsChannel 13 that this homicide is not connected with a homicide that occurred on Sunday night near a 7-Eleven on Northern Ave. Police also said that this homicide does not appear to be gang related.
Those with information who wish to remain anonymous can contact Pueblo Crime Stoppers at 719-542-STOP.
