The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) announced Tuesday that two men have been taken into custody in connection with a shooting incident that occurred on the night of Aug. 14 in the St. Charles Mesa area of Pueblo County, Colorado. Deputies responded to multiple reports of gunfire around 2:35 a.m. in the 1700 block of Santa Fe Drive, near the intersection of Aspen Road and South Road, and later near South Road and 25th Lane.
When officers arrived, they located a truck parked near a convenience store. The deputy approached the vehicle and asked the occupants, including a 15‑year‑old passenger, to exit. The occupants complied and were placed in custody for questioning. A second vehicle observed in the area fled the scene and has not been recovered.
Investigators reviewed security‑camera footage, which helped identify the two vehicles involved. Inside the truck, deputies observed two firearms in plain view and recovered an additional nine spent shell casings from the vehicle after it was seized and searched. One of the guns was equipped with an extended‑capacity magazine.
The two men arrested are 22‑year‑old Isaiah Trujillo‑Martinez and 25‑year‑old Oscar DeHerrera. Both were booked into the Pueblo County Jail. Trujillo‑Martinez faces charges of illegal discharge of a firearm, possession of a dangerous weapon, child abuse, prohibited use of a firearm, large‑capacity magazine possession, and reckless endangerment. DeHerrera is charged with complicity, child abuse, illegal discharge of a firearm, and reckless endangerment.
PCSO confirmed that the minor passenger was not arrested and that the investigation remains ongoing. Authorities continue to search for the second vehicle and any additional evidence related to the incident.
Community impact and public‑safety response
The shooting underscores ongoing concerns about firearm safety and the protection of minors in public spaces. Pueblo County officials have reiterated their commitment to enforcing state firearm statutes and safeguarding families. The department’s rapid response and use of surveillance footage illustrate the resources deployed to address violent incidents and hold accountable those who endanger the community.
Residents are encouraged to report any suspicious activity and to cooperate with law‑enforcement investigations. The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office provides a tip line for anonymous information that may assist in locating the missing vehicle or identifying additional participants.
Legal context
Colorado law classifies the illegal discharge of a firearm and possession of a dangerous weapon as felonies, with enhanced penalties when a minor is involved. The inclusion of large‑capacity magazine charges reflects recent state legislation aimed at limiting the availability of high‑capacity ammunition feeding devices. Prosecutors will determine whether the defendants will face additional charges as the case proceeds.
As the investigation continues, PCSO will release further updates on any new developments, including potential court dates and additional arrests.
Original reporting: KRDO (Colorado Springs metro) — read the source article.
