Two dead in shooting at Lake Pueblo State Park, witnesses reported a gunmen fled the scene
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A gunman is believed to have fled the scene following a shooting that left two people dead at the Lake Pueblo State Park Sailboard Beach shortly after midnight Friday.
The Pueblo County coroner took custody of the bodies. Autopsies will determine the cause of death.
The identities of the victims were not released early Friday as the coroner works to make formal identification and notify relatives of the victims.
The incident occurred just after midnight at the Sailboard Beach area on the north shore of the lake, not far from the dam, where a group was fishing from shore, according to Bill Vogrin, spokesperson for Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
“CPW received a call for help at 12:45 a.m. and responded immediately,” said Joe Stadterman, park manager at Lake Pueblo. “In addition, deputies from Pueblo County Sheriff responded along with emergency responders."
“Responding officers found two victims. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation was called in to assist CPW with the case," Stadterman said.
Stadterman said witnesses indicated the gunman fled the scene.
“We believe there is no threat to guests in the park at this time,” Stadterman said. “However, there is no suspect in custody.”
The park, its campgrounds and marinas remain open. However, Sailboard Beach and the waters around it will remain closed indefinitely due to the ongoing investigation.
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation will take over as lead agency in the case with assistance from Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office.
UPDATE from Lake Pueblo:@COParksWildlife and partners @PuebloCountySO and @CBI_Colorado are investigating a shooting that left 2 dead.
The Pueblo County Coroner took custody of the bodies.
We believe there is no threat to guests in the park.
No suspect is in custody.— CPW SE Region (@CPW_SE) June 21, 2024
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