Art Acevedo

Gunman accused of killing teenager in mall shooting

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AURORA, CO – A 16-year-old male is currently in custody, suspected of a fatal shooting that occurred at Southlands Mall in Aurora last month, according to the Aurora Police Department. The victim, Raphael Velin, aged 15, was shot on September 30 in the shopping center’s parking lot near 6100 Main St. Velin was rushed to hospital for treatment, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The suspect, whose identity is withheld due to his age, …

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Body cam footage released after 14-year-old was shot dead by police

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In a disconcerting series of events, a 14-year-old boy, Jor’Dell Richardson, lost his life on June 1 after being shot by an Aurora police officer. The incident followed an alleged robbery by Richardson and a group of teenagers, who were reported to have stolen vape canisters from a store. The Aurora Police Department recently unveiled the body camera footage that was captured by two of the officers involved in the pursuit. The video provides a …

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