Aurora police investigate fatal shooting of teen
A shooting Sunday night in Aurora left one man dead, according to police.
The 18-year-old victim was shot around 9:25 p.m. in the 13000 block of East 33rd Place, and he was pronounced dead at a local hospital, police said.
Authorities have identified the victim, but aren’t releasing his name until relatives are notified.
As of Monday afternoon, there was no word of an arrest.
Anyone with information on the shooting is urged to call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867.
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