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2 Arrested In Connection With Murder Of Elderly Man In Lakewood

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) - Investigators in Lakewood have arrested two men in connection with a homicide over the weekend.

James A. Dominguez-Castor
James A. Dominguez-Castor (credit: Lakewood Police Department)

Investigators found a man dead in a home in the 1500 block of Depew Street Saturday morning.

Stephvon Atencio
Stephvon Atencio (credit: Lakewood Police Department)

"As the investigation progressed, detectives felt strongly the elderly male victim died as the result of a homicide," Steve Davis with Lakewood police said in a statement. "Further investigation led detectives to believe two male individuals were involved in the victim's death."

Police took James A. Dominguez-Castor, 22, and Stephvon Atencio, 20, into custody. They face charges of first-degree murder.

The name of the victim has not been released.

Additional Information From Lakewood Police

Anyone with information regarding the case or the arrestees is asked to call the Lakewood Police Department at 303-987-7111.

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