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CBI investigating after body found in burning car
CBI investigating after body found in burning car

Yahoo

time26-05-2025

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CBI investigating after body found in burning car

(PUEBLO, Colo.) — The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has launched an investigation after a body was found in a burning car south of Pueblo overnight on Monday, May 26. According to CBI, on Monday, just after 1 a.m., a passerby alerted 911 to a car fully engulfed in flames on the west side of the frontage road parallel to I-25 between South Gate and Stem Beach. The Pueblo Fire Department responded and extinguished the fire. Upon further inspection, firefighters found a body inside the vehicle. Colorado State Patrol and the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control responded to assist. CBI was called in to process the scene and has taken the lead in the investigation. The Pueblo County Coroner to determine the cause and manner of death, along with identification of the victim. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

CBI investigating after body found in burning car south of Pueblo
CBI investigating after body found in burning car south of Pueblo

Yahoo

time26-05-2025

  • Yahoo

CBI investigating after body found in burning car south of Pueblo

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is investigating after a body was found in a burning vehicle south of Pueblo in the early morning hours of May 26. According to a CBI news release, a passerby alerted 911 at approximately 1 a.m. to a car fully engulfed in flames on the west side of a frontage road parallel to Interstate 25, facing northbound near mile marker 92 just south of Pueblo. The Pueblo Fire Department responded and quickly extinguished the fire, according to the release. However, firefighters discovered a body inside the vehicle. The Colorado State Patrol and Colorado Department of Fire Prevention and Control responded to the scene to assist. CBI was subsequently called to process the scene and took the lead in the investigation, according to the release. An autopsy will be conducted by the Pueblo County Coroner's Office to determine the victim's cause and manner of death. The coroner will release the victim's identity after their next of kin has been notified. CBI's release stated no further information will be released at this time. More public safety news: Pueblo man arrested after allegedly firing rifle at man and child during custody exchange Questions, comments, or story tips? Contact Justin Reutter at jreutterma@ Follow him on X, at @jayreutter1. Support local news, subscribe to The Pueblo Chieftain at This article originally appeared on The Pueblo Chieftain: Body found in burning car south of Pueblo, Colorado

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