10th Judicial DA’s office confirms a juvenile suspect is connected to Pueblo teen’s death

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) - The 10th Judicial District Attorney's office confirmed to KRDO13 that a juvenile suspect is connected to the homicide of 14-year-old Oliveah Fransua.

KRDO13 has learned that the suspect and the victim knew each other and that the homicide was not a random act of violence.

Oliveah was killed just after 1:00 a.m. on Nov 1. She was shot and killed inside her family's home, according to her mother Christina Fransua.

"Around 1:00 in the morning, I was trying to sleep and I woke up to a pop. I went in the room, and the suspect was standing up, facing the wall with the gun in his hand," said Christina Fransua.

KRDO13 asked the 10th Judicial District Attorney's Office if they're going to pressing possible charges against the juvenile suspect but we have not received a response yet.

It's still unclear what led up to the shooting inside of the home. Pueblo Police will not confirm any more details in this case citing " an active and ongoing investigation. "

No arrests have been made.

The Fransua family held a candlelight vigil. on Friday night.

It was a somber night, many wiping away tears, hugging loved ones and lighting candles in her honor.

Many who attended the vigil were hoping and praying that the person who did this will be held responsible. 

"I'm going to say her name out loud until justice is served," said Christina Fransua.

But as friends and family grieve Friday, they were also sharing memories of all the joy Oliveah brought into their lives.

 "She's so funny... she was just so caring.... and giving. She said she was a girl's girl," said Angelisia Fransua, Oliveah's older sister.