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Pot Dispensary Security Guard Shot To Death During Robbery

AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) - Aurora police are investigating a robbery and a shooting at a marijuana dispensary that left one man dead.

Police say the shooting happened at approximately 9:45 p.m. Saturday at the Green Heart dispensary located at 19005 East Quincy Avenue.

Green Heart dispensary shooting
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Green Heart dispensary shooting
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Authorities got a call for a robbery with shots fired. When officers arrived they found a security guard inside suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.

A preliminary investigation reveals two black men with handguns as suspects.

The victim's name hasn't been released.

Additional Information From The Aurora Police Department

Police are asking anyone with information about this case to call Agent Matthew Ingui with the Major Crimes/Homicide Unit at 303-739-6067 or tipsters can call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867. By calling Crime Stoppers tipsters can remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.

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