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Pueblo Police Department arrests man for attempted first-degree murder

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PUEBLO — On Wednesday, February 5, the Pueblo Police Department's (PPD) Crimes Against Persons Unit arrested 25-year-old Jared Valdez for his alleged involvement in a shooting.

According to police, the shooting happened on December 31, at approximately 10:42 p.m. near Northern Avenue and Spruce Street.

The shooting left one man critically injured.

Valdez was arrested for Attempted First-Degree Murder, but no further information has been released.

This is an ongoing investigation, and anyone with any information is encouraged to contact Detective Joseph Cardona at (719)553-3385. If you would like to stay anonymous, you can use the Crime Stoppers line at (719)542-7867.

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