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Person of interest sought in La Veta homicide
Posted: 01.07.2013 at 11:28 AM
Updated: 01.07.2013 at 1:30 PM
Travis Ruiz

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Authorities are investigating a homicide in La Veta.  / FOX21 News
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LA VETA, COLO. -- The La Veta Marshal's Office is searching for a person of interest in a Sunday morning homicide.

He is described as a Hispanic Male, early to mid 20s and 5-foot-6-inches tall with black hair and black eyes.

Police said the 22-year-old male was found dead inside a home in the 600 block to East Ryus Avenue just before 10 a.m., Sunday. The victim's name has not yet been released, pending the notification of family.

Information about the victim's injuries is not being released while an autopsy is conducted, police said.

Investigation into the homicide continues.

 Any information on this crime can be reported to the La Veta Marshal's Office at (719) 742-3344, the Huerfano County Sheriff's Office at (719) 738-1044, Pueblo CrimeStoppers at (719) 542-7876 or 911.  

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