James McKenney Sentenced to Life Without Parole for Murder of Joshua Herbert at Pueblo Days Inn

Description: James McKenney, 63, receives life without parole for the February 2026 murder of Joshua Herbert at a Pueblo Days Inn following a jury conviction... Read the Full Statement from the Pueblo Police Department...


Published: 4 hours ago
Byline: SECO News

CONVICTION UPDATE

On November 2, 2026, a jury found 63-year-old James McKenney guilty of first-degree murder in the February 7, 2026, shooting death of Joshua Herbert at the Days Inn, 4201 N. Elizabeth Ave. The verdict followed an 11-day trial. On November 10, 2026, a Pueblo County District Court Judge sentenced Mr. McKenney to life in the Colorado Department of Corrections without the possibility of parole.

The Pueblo Police Department thanks the Colorado Attorney General’s Office for serving as special prosecutors and recognizes the patrol officers, detectives, crime scene investigators, and other personnel whose work supported the case from the initial response through trial.
At the heart of this case is Joshua Herbert—a person whose loss continues to be felt by his family and all who knew him.

This case began on February 7, 2026, when officers responded at approximately 6:34 p.m. to a reported shooting at the Days Inn. Herbert was pronounced deceased at the scene.



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