Pueblo Woman Arrested After Caught on Video Forcing 5-Year-Old Into Trunk of Car
PUEBLO, CO – A horrifying incident in Pueblo has left the community shaken after 33-year-old Chelsea Trujillo was arrested for allegedly forcing a 5-year-old child into the trunk of a car in broad daylight.
The shocking moment, captured on video by a bystander, shows Trujillo shoving the child into the trunk before slamming it shut. Witnesses immediately called 911, fearing for the child’s safety.
Police swiftly located the vehicle and arrested Trujillo on multiple charges, including child abuse, unlawful confinement, and endangerment. Authorities confirmed the child was safely removed from the vehicle and is now in protective custody.
The disturbing video quickly spread online, sparking outrage and disbelief. “I couldn’t believe what I was seeing,” one witness said. “You don’t expect to see something like that in broad daylight.”
Investigators are still piecing together what led to the shocking act, but officials stressed that the quick response of witnesses likely prevented a tragedy. “Thanks to an alert community, we were able to intervene before this situation became even worse,” Pueblo Police said in a statement.
Trujillo remains in custody as the case unfolds, while the video continues to circulate, drawing national attention and fierce condemnation.
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