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Christmas Morning Murder: Curtis Davis-Barnes Arrested In Shooting Of Aarion Derritt

AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) -- Aurora police have captured the suspect wanted in connection with a deadly shooting on Christmas morning. Curtis Davis-Barnes, 36, was believed to be armed and dangerous.

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Curtis Davis-Barnes (credit: Aurora Police)

On Wednesday, Dec. 25, at approximately 2:15 a.m., Aurora police officers responded to the 17000 block of East Kansas Place. When officers arrived they found a man inside a house with a gunshot wound, who was pronounced deceased on scene.

The victim was later identified as 39-year-old Aarion Earle Derritt. Investigators said Derritt died of multiple gunshot wounds.

Anyone who may be a witness, or has information about this homicide, is asked to call Aurora Police Agent Fredericksen at 303-739-6106. Tipsters can also remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000 by contacting Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at (720) 913- STOP (7867).

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