Pueblo police involved in standoff with juvenile suspect from overnight shooting

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Pueblo Police Department were involved in a stand off with a minor Tuesday.

Police say the incident stems from a drive-by shooting at 5:18 A.M. at the 1300 block of Jackson St. in Pueblo.

Police arrived at a home on Greenwood St. and 13th St. at around 6 A.M. to reports of a drive-by shooting suspect located in the home.

According to PPD, officers were trying to contact a "male juvenile" suspect. Police believe the suspect has a history of incidents involving weapons.

They made attempts throughout the day to negotiate with the suspect located in the home. He would not comply with their orders to surrender.

They received a search warrant to enter a home late in the afternoon. A SWAT team was activated and detained two juveniles.

"They made several more announcements, and they weren't getting a response. They made entry," Sergeant Frank Ortega said. "They made enter in one door and the suspect exited through the other door. He was placed into custody along with a juvenile female."

Police say the juvenile male was placed under arrest, while a juvenile female was detained for questioning.

According to Pueblo Police, the juvenile male has a previous arrest history related to illegal gun possession.

STAND OFF IN PUEBLO: Police are calling for a juvenile male to exit a home here at the 400 block of W 13th St. According to police, it connected to an overnight drive by shooting here in Pueblo. @KRDONC13 pic.twitter.com/a7v3tX6QSC

— Sean Rice KRDO (@SeanRiceTV) August 3, 2021