Pueblo City leaders say homicides are up 86 percent

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Pueblo City leaders say homicides are up 86 percent

(PUEBLO, Colo.) — Pueblo City officials issued a plea to the public on Tuesday, April 23, asking for help when it comes to addressing violent crime in the community. At a joint press conference on Tuesday, Mayor Heather Graham said the homicide rate has risen by 86 percent when compared to this time in 2023. Police Chief Chris Noeller also added that the Pueblo Police Department (PPD) is down by 54 officers, but despite that, efforts are being m…