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Yahoo
09-05-2025
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Pueblo students raise money for injured officers
(PUEBLO, Colo.) — Pueblo School District 60 (D60) said that after the Bessemer Academy Student Council learned that several Pueblo police officers were injured in a shooting in March, they rallied to provide support. Back in March, three Pueblo Police Department (PPD) officers were injured when they were ambushed by Billy Soto, according to PPD. Police were looking for Soto in the Bessemer area related to an attempted murder case. PPD said Soto fired 80 rounds from a rifle at officers before he was shot by police, killing him. When Student Council learned of the officers' injuries, they leaped into action and set up a Pickles for Police fundraiser. On Thursday, May 8, Student Council presented a $200 check to representatives of PPD along with a jar of pickles as an added gesture of gratefulness. D60 said the donated funds will be divided among the officers currently recovering from their injuries. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-04-2025
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All Pueblo police officers wounded in March 18 shooting officially home from hospital
The final Pueblo police officer who remained hospitalized after being severely wounded in a March 18 shooting is officially home. Pueblo police held an honor escort for the three officers injured in the shooting and a welcome-home procession for the final officer discharged on April 12 along Main Street. "We are extremely grateful the remaining hospitalized officer that was injured in the March 18 shooting has been released to join our other officers to continue their recovery," said Pueblo Police Chief Chris Noeller. The three officers were shot in an "ambush" by suspect Billy Soto, whom police say fired over 80 rounds from an AR-15 and gravely wounded three officers before he was killed by return fire. The first officer was struck while sitting in his car, according to a letter from the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police sent to Gov. Jared Polis and other state leaders in the Colorado Legislature, and two additional officers were also "critically injured." Pueblo police spokesperson Bianca Hicks previously told the Chieftain it was "by the grace of God" the officers survived their injuries. She said that if the trajectory of the gunshots had been a little bit to either side, "we would be having a different conversation." The shooting is still being investigated by the 10th Judicial Critical Incident Response Team, with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation acting as the lead investigative agency. More in public safety news: Pueblo Fire Department says large brush fire near Lake Minnequa fully contained Questions, comments, or story tips? Contact Justin at jreutterma@ Follow him on X, formally known as Twitter, @jayreutter1. Support local news, subscribe to the Pueblo Chieftain at This article originally appeared on The Pueblo Chieftain: Honor escort pays tribute to Pueblo PD officers wounded in shooting
Yahoo
21-03-2025
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Pueblo officer injured in shooting returns home
(PUEBLO, Colo.) — An officer is back home in Pueblo on Thursday, March 20, after a shooting described by law enforcement as an 'ambush' that occurred on Tuesday, in which three officers were injured and the suspect was killed. On Thursday, an honor escort was held along Main Street in front of the Pueblo Municipal Justice Center to welcome the officer home. The street was lined with police cars and community members, all cheering on the bravery of the officer as he waved to the crowd. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Suspect dead, three officers injured in Pueblo shooting The shooting happened late Tuesday evening, while officers were searching for Billy Soto, a suspect wanted on a warrant for attempted murder. Chief of Police Chris Noeller said at a press conference on Wednesday that Soto ambushed the officers and fired 80 rounds through the course of the incident. PPD officers and assisting deputies with the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office returned fired, ultimately killing Soto. On Thursday, firetrucks hoisted the American flag over Main Street in honor of the officer returning home. A spokesperson for the Pueblo Police Department said the officer, who has not been identified, was released from the hospital Thursday afternoon. The other two injured officers remain in the hospital. In the meantime, the Pueblo Police Benevolent Association is partnering with the Facebook group PPD Behind the Badge, which is run by the wives of Pueblo Police officers, to organize a meal train fundraiser on their page. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
