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Woman slain, suspect arrested in Aurora
Police: Victim, suspect knew each other
Posted: 01/19/2013
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AURORA, Colo. - A woman was shot to death late Friday night in Aurora and a suspect is under arrest following a standoff.
The shooting happened in the 2300 block of Emporia Street around 11 p.m., police said.
Police found a woman who had been shot several times and who was not breathing. She was rushed to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead.
Police learned of a possible suspect who is a neighbor living a few houses away. He refused to come out and a 2-hour standoff ensued before he surrendered early Saturday morning.
Police believe the suspect and the victim knew each other but have not released a motive in the slaying.
The identifications of the victim and the suspect have not been released.
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