Avondale Resident Arrested in Connection with Neighbor Shooting Incident
Avondale resident Justin Solberg, 40, was arrested Thursday on suspicion of shooting at neighbors the day before. He was taken into custody in Pueblo after initially fleeing from deputies.
Colorado Springs Pueblo, CO, October 1, 2026 — A 40-year-old Avondale resident, identified as Justin Solberg, was arrested on Thursday in connection with an alleged shooting incident involving his neighbors that occurred the previous day.
Solberg was taken into custody in Pueblo, according to preliminary information. The arrest followed an incident where deputies reportedly attempted to apprehend him, but he initially fled from their pursuit.
The specific date of the alleged shooting incident has not been officially detailed beyond occurring the day before Solberg’s arrest on Thursday. The circumstances leading up to the alleged shooting and the exact nature of the events involving the neighbors are currently under investigation. Information regarding the weapon used, the condition of any alleged victims, and the specific charges filed against Solberg was not immediately available.
Authorities confirmed Solberg was apprehended in Pueblo. Further details regarding the timeline of his flight from deputies and the subsequent capture were not provided.
The investigation into the alleged shooting is ongoing. Information regarding the contractor’s name, the permit status, inspection outcomes, code violations, fine amounts, or any specific actions taken following the incident, beyond Solberg’s arrest, were not disclosed in the available information.
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