Pueblo Police Investigate Tragic Double Homicide and Suicide

A violent incident in Pueblo has left three people dead following an alleged murder-suicide early Saturday morning. Local authorities have identified the victims and the suspect, revealing a tragic family connection in the wake of the shootings.

Timeline of the Incident

The events unfolded around 1:01 a.m. On April 4, 2026. The Pueblo Police Department began their investigation after the city’s ShotSpotter program detected gunfire in the 1200 block of East 4th Street, just east of Joplin Avenue.

Upon arrival, officers discovered two bodies at the scene: one located on the road and another inside a vehicle. While police processed the primary crime scene, the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office located a third individual in Pueblo West who had died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Victims and Suspect Identified

The Pueblo County Coroner’s Office has officially identified the three individuals involved in the tragedy:

• Glenn Allen Beeman Jr., 40: Victim
• Amanda Leigh Manion, 41: Victim
• Glenn Allen Beeman III, 19: Suspect

Preliminary investigative information indicates that 19-year-old Glenn Allen Beeman III killed his father, Glenn Allen Beeman Jr. and Amanda Leigh Manion before taking his own life.

Pueblo Crime Trends in 2026

This incident marks a significant increase in violent crime for the city this year. According to the Pueblo Police Department, there have now been five homicides in Pueblo so far in 2026. For comparison, the city had recorded only two homicides by this same time in 2025.

Key Takeaways

• Event: A double homicide followed by a suicide.
• Date: April 4, 2026.
• Locations: East 4th Street (victims) and Pueblo West (suspect).
• Relationship: The suspect was the son of one of the victims.
• Detection: The shooting was first flagged by the city’s ShotSpotter technology.

Frequently Asked Questions

How were the shootings discovered?

Pueblo police were alerted to the incident via the ShotSpotter program, which detects the sound of gunfire and notifies authorities of the location.

Where did the suspect die?

While the two victims were found in the 1200 block of East 4th Street, the suspect was found dead by the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office in Pueblo West.

What is the current homicide count for Pueblo in 2026?

As of April 5, 2026, police report that five homicides have occurred in the city this year.

Local authorities continue to process the evidence from both scenes as they finalize the details of this investigation. For those in crisis, the national suicide and crisis lifeline is available by calling or texting 988.