(November 17) On November 16, 2020 shortly after noon, the Aurora Police Department arrested Romeo Desean Thompson DOB: 03/25/2001, for the November 16th homicide at East Yale Avenue and East Brown Drive. Thompson, as shown in the attached Aurora police booking photo, has been charged with the following:
18-3-102(1)(a) Murder in The First Degree
18-12-108(1) Possession of Weapons by A Previous Offender
Prosecution will be conducted by the 18th District Judicial District Attorney’s Office. No further information will be released at this time, and all additional media inquiries should be directed to the prosecuting office.
Officer Crystal McCoy
Public Information Officer
Aurora Police Department
720.432.5095
(November 16) On Monday, November 16th, 2020, at approximately 11:40 a.m., Aurora Police Officers responded to East Yale Ave and East Brown Drive on reports of a shooting.
Officer's arrived and located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to the hospital where he has since succumbed to his injuries.
The identity of the male will be released by the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office after he has been positively identified, and his respective next of kin has been notified.
Investigators from the Major Crimes/Homicide Unit responded to the scene and are actively investigating. Initial information is that this started as a possible road-rage incident. A person of interest has been identified in this case. Investigators are very early in their investigation which includes interviewing numerous witnesses and processing the physical evidence on scene. At this time, no one has been charged in this incident.
Any witnesses to this incident are 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 $2,000.00.
Officer Matthew Longshore
Public Information Officer
Aurora Police Department
720-432-5095