A new report indicates that domestic violence homicides in Colorado surged by 24% in 2024, contrasting with a decrease in the state’s overall homicide rate. The report, released by the Colorado Attorney General’s Office, reveals that firearms played a role in 75% of these fatalities, including all child deaths, which numbered eight in the past year alone.
While Pueblo has seen a slight decrease in reported domestic violence incidents in 2025, local advocates warn that this may not reflect the true prevalence of the issue. Sandy Morrison from the Mariposa Center for Safety emphasizes the evolving understanding of domestic violence, which encompasses various forms of abuse beyond physical violence, such as economic and emotional control. With 54 domestic violence fatalities recorded statewide, the community is urged to confront these alarming trends and implement stronger prevention measures.
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