Bodycam Video Of Fatal Officer Involved Shooting in Pueblo, Colorado

Pueblo Police Release Body Camera Footage of Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting

Pueblo, Colorado — The Pueblo Police Department on Wednesday released body camera footage from a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred in the early hours of February 5, 2025, involving a suspect who allegedly attempted to use his vehicle to run over officers during a confrontation.

The incident resulted in the death of 35-year-old Andrew Byrd, a man who police say was a known gang member with active arrest warrants. The fatal encounter took place near the intersection of Small and Acero Avenues, just after midnight. According to police, Byrd was behind the wheel of a Toyota Camry and engaged in a dangerous attempt to evade capture.Police stated that Byrd had earlier stolen a 2005 Lexus sedan, which had been reported by a woman on the evening of February 4. Byrd was identified as the suspect in that auto theft case, and officers had been on alert due to his criminal history and active warrants. Despite the stolen Lexus being the initial point of concern, Byrd returned to the neighborhood hours later in a different vehicle — the Toyota Camry — which police say he was also operating unlawfully.

The newly released body camera footage begins as officers attempt to block in the Camry. The video shows the car stuck beneath a semi-truck parked in the area. As officers surrounded the vehicle, Byrd managed to maneuver the Camry out from under the truck, then reversed quickly, slamming into a marked police patrol vehicle.

Immediately after the impact, Byrd allegedly accelerated forward, driving directly toward the officers who were on foot. In response to the apparent threat, Officer Neal Robinson fired a single shot into the driver’s side of the Camry, striking Byrd. According to the department, the bullet proved fatal. Byrd was pronounced dead at the scene.

Another officer, Bernadette Lambert, also discharged her firearm during the incident. In her official report, Officer Lambert explained that she believed Byrd had shot Officer Robinson, prompting her to return fire. Investigators later determined that Officer Robinson had not been injured, and Byrd did not fire any rounds during the event. However, Lambert's response was influenced by the chaotic and rapidly unfolding circumstances, including her perception of a lethal threat to her fellow officer. data-end="3103" data-start="2740">The incident prompted an immediate investigation by the Pueblo County District Attorney’s Office, which reviewed the use of deadly force as required in all officer-involved shootings. In August 2025, the District Attorney’s Office ruled the shooting to be legally justified, citing the danger posed by Byrd’s actions and the threat to officers’ lives.

Both Officer Neal Robinson and Officer Bernadette Lambert were placed on paid administrative leave following the shooting, as per department policy. The department has since completed an internal review and is continuing to provide support and counseling to the officers involved.

In a statement released with the body camera footage, Pueblo Police emphasized that the suspect's actions — including ramming a patrol car, driving toward officers, and reaching for what officers believed could be a weapon — created a situation where officers were forced to make a split-second decision to protect themselves and others nearby.

Andrew Byrd had a long-standing history with law enforcement, including gang affiliations and prior felony arrests. At the time of the shooting, he was wanted on multiple outstanding warrants, adding to the urgency of the situation.

The department released the video in the interest of transparency and public trust, and they continue to encourage community members to review the footage to understand the dynamics of the fatal encounter.-start="3987">