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DISCLAIMER: Information is subject to change as case investigations proceed. Individuals arrested on the basis of probable cause have not been charged. All arrestees are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
(August 16) The suspect in this case, a seventeen year old male, turned himself in to the Aurora Police Department yesterday evening. He was taken into custody and will be charged with 1st Degree Murder. Since he is a juvenile, his booking photograph and identification will not be released.
This case will be prosecuted by the 18th Judicial District Attorney's Office and any additional information will be released by their office.
Sergeant Faith Goodrich
Public Affairs Unit
Public Information Officer
720.432.5095
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Information previously released
(August 8) On August 8, 2022 at about 6:50 p.m., Aurora Police Officers were notified of a shooting that occurred in the 1500 block of North Beeler Street. Officers found a 28-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to the hospital but sadly, died from his injuries a short time later.
Investigators from the Major Crimes Homicide Unit (MCHU) responded to the scene and worked with officers to locate evidence and interview witnesses. Investigators will use any information they gather from witnesses, as well as any cameras in the area, to positively identify anyone involved in this homicide. Currently, no arrests have been made and no suspects have been identified.
The Adams County Coroner's Office will release the identity of the deceased victim once he is positively identified and next of kin has been notified.
If you have any information about this shooting, and did not speak to detectives on scene, you are asked to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720.913.7867. Tipsters could be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000 and may remain anonymous.
Agent Matthew Longshore
Public Information Officer
Public Affairs Unit
720.432.5095
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