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Coroner identifies woman shot and killed in east Pueblo; suspect reportedly committed suicide

PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Pueblo Coroner's Office identified the Pueblo woman who was shot and killed Friday night near the Dollar General store on East 4th Street.

Renee Francisca, 38, died from gunshot wounds sustained during the incident, according to the Pueblo Coroner's Office. Officials say she was pronounced dead at the scene.

On Friday night, Pueblo Police received a call about an armed suspect chasing after a woman from a parking lot and into the Dollar General store while aiming and shooting at her.

Police say the suspect was described as a white or Hispanic man. According to an update from PPD on Monday, the suspect committed suicide in El Paso County.

Pueblo Police ruled the scene as a homicide investigation. PPD said they believe "this incident is domestic violence related."

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