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UPDATE: The Aurora Police Major Crimes/Homicide Unit announces the arrest of Nickolas Khalil Vinson (Date of Birth 08/17/1998) in connection with the homicide that occurred on December 14, 2017 in the in the 2700 block of South Rifle St. Due to the on-going criminal investigation, a mug shot of Vinson will not be provided at this time.
There are no other updates in this case, which is expected to be filed with the 18th Judicial District Attorney's office. All further media inquires should be directed to their office.
Officer Bill Hummel
Public Information Officer
Media Relations Unit
720-432-5095
Information previously released December 14, 2017:
On December 14th, 2017, at approximately 6:56 p.m., Aurora Police Officers responded to a report of a party stabbed in the 2700 block of South Rifle St. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a stab wound. The male was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
A short time later, the suspect was contacted and placed into police custody. The identity of the suspect is not being released.
The victim’s identity will be released by the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office once the victim has been positively identified and his next of kin have been notified.
There is no further information to release at this time.
Officer Kenneth Forrest
Public Information Officer
Media Relations Unit
303.739.6616
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