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Pueblo County Coroner Pueblo County Coroner Dr. Gregory Grahek

09/28/2026

Pueblo County Coroner Identifies Homicide Victim in Queens Avenue Shooting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Pueblo County Coroner has identified the victim of the fatal shooting that occurred near the 100 block of S. Queens Avenue on September 27, 2026, at approximately 3:05 a.m.

The decedent has been identified as Eddie Winslow Sanders, a 50-year-old male.

Next of kin have been notified.

he incident remains under active investigation by the Pueblo Police Department and the Pueblo County Coroner’s Office. No further details are available at this time.

This incident marks the 12th homicide for the City of Pueblo and the 16th for Pueblo County in 2026

Dr. Gregory Grahek, D-ABMDI
PUEBLO COUNTY CORONER

09/28/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Pueblo County Coroner has identified the decedent from the single vessel accident on September 27, 2026, at Lake Pueblo State Park. The decedent is Corporal Stephen Biggs, an off-duty officer with the Pueblo Police Department. His body was recovered on September 28, 2026, at approximately 2:00 a.m.

The decedent’s next of kin have been notified.

The case remains under active investigation by the Pueblo County Coroner’s Office. No further details are available at this time.

The Pueblo County Coroner's Office mourns the loss of Corporal Biggs and wishes to offer condolences to his family, fellow officers, and the community. We would like to thank Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Pueblo County Sheriff’s Patrol Deputies, Pueblo County Sheriff’s Emergency Services Dive Team, Pueblo County Sheriff’s Drone Team, American Medical Response (AMR), Pueblo West Fire, Flight for Life, Marine Evidence Recovery Team (MERT), and everyone who assisted in the recovery effort.

The Pueblo Police Department will have Corporal Biggs’ patrol car parked in front of the Pueblo Police Department (200 South Main Street) for those wishing to pay respect to the fallen officer.

Dr. Gregory Grahek, D-ABMDI
PUEBLO COUNTY CORONER

09/18/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Pueblo County Coroner has identified the decedent discovered near I-25 and 1001 W. Pueblo Blvd. on September 16, 2026. The decedent is Eugene Clevinger, an 86-year-old male.

The decedent’s next of kin have been notified.

The case remains under active investigation by the Pueblo County Coroner’s Office. No further details are available at this time.

Dr. Gregory Grahek, D-ABMDI
PUEBLO COUNTY CORONER

09/07/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Pueblo County Coroner has identified the decedent from the officer-involved shooting on September 5th, 2026, near West 10th Street and Grand Avenue. The decedent was Elijah Fowlkes, a 27-year-old male.

The decedent’s next of kin have been notified.

The case remains under active investigation by the 10th Judicial District CIRT (Critical Incident Response Team) and the Pueblo County Coroner’s Office. No further details are available at this time.

Dr. Gregory Grahek, D-ABMDI
PUEBLO COUNTY CORONER

09/04/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Pueblo County Coroner has identified the human remains recovered on Tuesday evening, September 1, 2026, as Adam Todd Armstrong, a 52-year-old male who was reported missing on July 13, 2026.

The decedent’s next of kin have been notified.

The circumstances surrounding Mr. Armstrong’s death remain under active investigation by the Pueblo County Coroner’s Office in coordination with the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office.

At this time, no additional information regarding the cause or manner of death will be released pending the completion of the investigation.

Additional information may be released as it becomes available and as permitted by the ongoing investigation.

Dr. Gregory Grahek, D-ABMDI
PUEBLO COUNTY CORONER

09/01/2026

Su***de Awareness

08/23/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Pueblo County Coroner has identified the victim of the August 20, 2026, homicide in the 600 block of Acero Avenue as 19-year-old Dasan Johnny Slim Halona. Next of kin have been formally notified.

This incident marks the 11th homicide within the city limits and 14th countywide in 2026.

The case remains under active investigation by the Pueblo Police Department and the Pueblo County Coroner’s Office. No further details are available at this time.

Dr. Gregory Grahek, D-ABMDI
PUEBLO COUNTY CORONER

08/20/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Pueblo County Coroner has identified the victim of the fatal multiple-vehicle accident on August 18, 2026.

The victim has been identified as 42-year-old Randy A. Meador. Next of kin have been formally notified.

The incident remains under active investigation by the Pueblo County Coroner’s Office. No further details are available at this time.

Dr. Gregory Grahek, D-ABMDI
PUEBLO COUNTY CORONER

08/18/2026

Real Numbers. Real People.

From January 1 through June 30, 2026, the Pueblo County Coroner’s Office responded to 549 reported cases and investigated 450 cases as coroner cases.

Compared with the same period in 2025:
Cases reported: 20.7% Increase (549 vs. 455)
Cases accepted: 14.2% increase (450 vs. 394)

And some numbers are especially important:
📈 Su***des: Increased (32 vs. 28)
📈 Accidental deaths: Increased (99 vs. 84)
📈 Homicides: Increased (12 vs. 9)
📈 Deaths involving unhoused: Increased (22 vs. 13)
📈 Natural deaths: Increased (305 vs. 272)

📉 Overdose deaths Decreased 12.5% (40 to 35).

Behind every number is a person, a family, and a story.

The responsibility of the Coroner’s Office is to investigate those deaths with truth, integrity, competence, and compassion and to provide families with answers when they need them most. Trust through transparency.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, support is available 24/7. Call or text 988 for the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

08/17/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Pueblo County Coroner Identifies Victim of the fatal flash flooding in Beulah Valley.

PUEBLO COUNTY, CO — Pueblo County Coroner Identifies Victim of the fatal flash flooding in Beulah Valley on August 16, 2026.

The victim has been identified as 80-year-old male Henry R. Humphreys. Next of kin have been formally notified.

The incident remains under active investigation by the Pueblo County Coroner’s Office. No further details are available at this time.

Dr. Gregory Grahek, D-ABMDI
PUEBLO COUNTY CORONER

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