In the late afternoon of September 24, 2025, the life of 27-year-old Xavier Manzanares, a male from Pueblo, Colorado, was tragically cut short. The events that led to his death began to unfold around 2:22 p.m. in a parking lot located in the 3000 block of West Northern Avenue. At the time, Pueblo police officers were already in the vicinity responding to a report of a potential car theft.
Their attention was abruptly diverted by the sound of gunfire erupting nearby.
Simultaneously, the police communications center had received a report of a fight involving weapons in the same area. Responding to the sounds of the shots, officers discovered Xavier Manzanares in the parking lot with a gunshot wound. He was immediately transported to a local hospital for medical attention. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The Pueblo County Coroner later formally identified him.
The death of Xavier Manzanares was officially ruled as a homicide, marking the tenth such case in the city of Pueblo for the year 2025. In the wake of the shooting, detectives with the Pueblo Police Department launched a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. During their investigation, they were able to make contact with and interview an individual described as the alleged shooter.
As the investigation continues, the police are working to piece together the sequence of events that escalated from a reported auto theft and a fight to a fatal shooting. While an alleged shooter has been identified and questioned, no charges have been filed in connection with the death of Xavier Manzanares. The case remains an open and active investigation as authorities continue to gather evidence and speak with witnesses to understand what transpired on that tragic afternoon.
