

Officers located the crime scene and Investigators from the Major Crimes Homicide Unit responded. Tragically, he did not survive and was pronounced deceased at the hospital. A man was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries from being shot. (July 3) On Jat about 1:45 a.m., Aurora Police Officers were notified of a shooting that occurred in the parking lot of 15064 East Mississippi Avenue. Information Previously Released on July 3, 2022 We continue to ask anyone with information about this homicide to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at where tipsters can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000. Any additional media inquires should be made to the 18th Judicial District Attorney's Office. His booking photograph is included in this press release. Morris was arrested on the charge of First Degree Murder. Morris was arrested in connection with the homicide that occurred on Jnear 15064 East Mississippi Avenue. Eric Lenzy Morris, 43 years-old was taken into custody without incident by the Aurora Police Department. If you have any information about this incident, to include Serrano’s current location, you are urged to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720.913.7867. Serrano’s whereabouts are currently unknown. Investigators have been working with the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office since yesterday and updated charges for Serrano are currently pending. Investigators from the Major Crimes Homicide Unit believe that a dispute at the house during a family gathering led to the shooting.

It was at that time, detectives from the department’s Major Crimes Homicide Unit took over the case for investigation. Yesterday, July 7, 2022, the victim in this case, positively identified by the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office as 30-year-old Esteban Lopez, died from the injuries he sustained from the shooting. Juan was able to post his bond and was released from detention on June 20 and was set to have an upcoming court appearance in the 18th Judicial District. He was initially booked into jail on numerous charges, including suspicion of 1st degree assault. A short time later, Juan surrendered and was taken into custody. Responding officers established a perimeter and SWAT Officers responded to the scene.

The suspect from this shooting, Juan Serrano (), retreated into the residence after the shooting. The man was transported to the hospital where he remained in critical condition until his tragic passing on July 7, 2022. When they arrived, they found a man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. (July 8) On Jat about 9:45 p.m., Aurora Police Officers were called the area of 13210 East 7th Avenue on reports of a shooting. All arrestees are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Individuals arrested on the basis of probable cause have not been charged. The men and women of the Aurora Police Department are committed to making a Aurora a safer place everyday.ĭISCLAIMER: Information is subject to change as case investigations proceed. Stay connected and informed by signing up for blog e-mail alerts and by following us on our social media sites: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Nextdoor. Ĭolorado Criminal Justice Records (CCJRA) can be obtained by completing an electronic request using our new NextRequest Portal.

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