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CORRECTION: It was originally reported that this incident occurred on Joplin Circle, that information was incorrect, it actually occurred on Jasper Circle. We apologize for the error. There are no new updates to report on this case at this time.
Lieutenant Chris Amsler
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(Information originally released on August 9, 2020)
Shortly after midnight the Aurora Police Department responded to a report of a shooting at an apartment home in the 200 block of South Joplin Circle in the Centre Pointe Neighborhood.
Upon arrival officers found an adult male victim suffering from a gunshot wound, he was pronounced at the scene. Investigators from the Major Crimes/Homicide Unit responded and are actively investigating this case which is in it's early stages. No information about what lead up to this shooting or details about the suspect(s) are available at this time.
The identity of the victim will be released by the Arapahoe County Coroner's Office once he has been positively identified and his next of kin have been notified about his death.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call Denver Metro Crime Stoppers at 720.913.7867. Tipsters can remain anonymous and be eligible for a REWARD of up to $2,000.
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