Aurora Police have identified and arrested a suspect officials say shot and killed a 54-year-old man during a road rage incident on Monday, November 16.
Romeo Desean Thompson is facing possible charges of first-degree murder and possession of a weapon by a previous offender, according to 9NEWS.
The 19-year-old was arrested by Aurora Police on Tuesday, November 17.
The shooting took place on Monday morning in the Meadowood neighborhood in Aurora near South Buckley Road and East Yale Avenue.
The victim, who was not identified at the scene, was transported to the hospital with serious injuries and later died.
The Arapahoe County Coroner's Office later identified the man as Phillip Lee Hunt.
The Aurora Police Department said the initial investigation of the scene suggested that a possible road rage incident took place before the shooting.
No additional details have been released on what caused the road rage incident and the shooting.
Aurora PD is asking anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867 or submit any tips by visiting metrodenvercrimestoppers.com. Tips can be submitted anonymously. Tipsters are eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.
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