Pueblo Police Arrest Suspect in Shooting That Claimed Life of Bryce Woolery
PUEBLO, Colo. (November 1, 2025) — The Pueblo Police Department has announced the arrest of 25-year-old Darian Cocilo in connection with a fatal shooting that resulted in the passing of Bryce Woolery, marking the city’s 11th homicide of the year.
The incident occurred late Friday night, around 10:30 p.m., near the 600 block of West 12th Street, in a residential area west of downtown Pueblo. Officers were dispatched after receiving multiple reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, they discovered an adult male, later identified as Bryce Woolery, 28, suffering from serious gunshot injuries.
First responders with the Pueblo Fire Department and American Medical Response (AMR) provided emergency aid before transporting Woolery to Parkview Medical Center, where he later passed from his injuries despite lifesaving efforts.
According to preliminary reports, investigators determined that the shooting stemmed from a confrontation between Woolery and Cocilo. Detectives believe the two men knew each other, though the motive remains under investigation. Witnesses at the scene told police they heard arguing moments before the gunfire.
Following a swift investigation led by the Pueblo Police Department’s Crimes Against Persons Section, officers identified Cocilo as the primary suspect. Early Saturday morning, patrol units located him at a residence on the north side of Pueblo. After a brief standoff, Cocilo surrendered peacefully and was taken into custody without further incident.
Police recovered a firearm believed to have been used in the shooting. Detectives are currently working with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct ballistics testing. Cocilo has been booked into the Pueblo County Detention Center on preliminary charges of first-degree murder, pending review by the 10th Judicial District Attorney’s Office.
The Pueblo County Coroner’s Office later confirmed Woolery’s identity and notified his family. In a brief public statement, relatives described Bryce as “a loving son, brother, and friend whose laughter could brighten any room.” They requested privacy as they grieve and thanked law enforcement for their quick response.
Pueblo Police Chief Chris Noeller expressed condolences to the Woolery family and praised officers for their professionalism in handling the case. “Every loss of life is deeply tragic,” Noeller said. “Our investigators worked through the night to ensure the suspect was identified and taken into custody swiftly.”
This latest case marks Pueblo’s 11th homicide of 2025, a number that local officials say underscores ongoing concerns about gun violence in the community. In response, the department has increased patrols in high-crime areas and continues to partner with neighborhood organizations focused on violence prevention and youth outreach.
Residents in the area of West 12th Street say they are shaken by the event but thankful for the police response. “It’s scary, especially when it happens so close to home,” said a nearby resident. “We just want peace in our neighborhood.”
Authorities urge anyone with additional information about the shooting to contact the Pueblo Police Department’s Detective Division at (719) 553-2502 or remain anonymous by reaching out to Pueblo Crime Stoppers at (719) 542-STOP (7867).
As the investigation continues, Pueblo mourns another life lost to violence. Friends have begun organizing a candlelight vigil in memory of Bryce Woolery, remembering him not for how his life ended, but for the kindness and laughter he brought to those who knew him.