(August 18, 2020) UPDATE: On August 17, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. Aurora Police officers responded to a stabbing at 1635 South Mobile Street where tragically a man lost his life. 

Since then, the Aurora Police Major Crimes Homicide Unit has continued investigation and are announcing the arrest of Craig James Kilgore Junior DOB 4-21-94.  Kilgore was arrested and charged with First Degree Murder on August 17th, 2020 in the afternoon.  Included with this updated press release is the Aurora Police Department booking photo of Mr. Kilgore. 

The 18th Judicial District Attorney's Office will be the prosecuting, and all additional media inquiries should be directed there.


Officer Crystal McCoy
Public Information Officer
Media Relations Unit
303.432.5095

(August 17, 2020) This afternoon at 4:39 p.m. Aurora Police Officers responded to a reported stabbing at 1635 South Mobile Street. 

Upon officer’s arrival they located one adult male suffering from apparent knife wounds and was transported to an area hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.  
 

 All involved parties have been identified, and there is no threat to the community.  It is not yet known what occurred that led up to the fatal stabbing.

The identity of the victim will be released by the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office after he has been positively identified, and his next of kin have been notified.

Investigators from the Major Crimes/Homicide Unit responded to the scene and are actively investigating this as a Homicide.  

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call our Homicide Unit at 303.739.6077 or they can remain anonymous by contacting Denver Metro Crime Stoppers at 720.913.STOP (7867) and be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.

Officer Crystal McCoy
Public Information Officer
Media Relations Unit
720.432.5095