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Cigarette Aids Authorities In Tracking Down Murder Suspect

CENTENNIAL, Colo. (CBS4) - A cigarette helped police track down a man accused of murder in Centennial.

Nicholas Locascio, 29, is accused of shooting 32-year-old Justin Doe in the head outside a business on South Jordan Road last week.

Nicholas Locascio (arrested, Centennial Shooting, from ArapCo SO)
Nicholas Locascio (credit: Arapahoe County)

Witnesses saw Locascio run from the scene. He was found a few hours later outside a 24 Hour Fitness gym. Police say they found clothing that matched witness descriptions in his car, including a t-shirt under the car seat and shoes.

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Justin Doe (credit: Facebook)

Packs of cigarettes were also in the car that matched the brand of one found under the victim's body.

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