Police were called about 3:45 p.m. on a report of a family disturbance, but while they were en route, the call was changed to a stabbing. According to police, the first officer to arrive on scene encountered Emmanuel Bitsuie, who apparently had stabbed his uncle, and the officer shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Emmanuel Bitsuie
Agency Responsible: Pueblo Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 32
Race: Native American
Date of Death: July 4, 2018
County: Pueblo
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: undetermined
Threat Level: attack
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 3822
Geography: Suburban