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2 men shot, killed in Aurora on Christmas Eve identified

Aurora Police said the men were shot in the 17500 block of East Tennessee Place Saturday afternoon.

AURORA, Colo. — Aurora Police (APD) are investigating a shooting that left two men dead.

The shooting happened at around 12:30 p.m. Saturday in the 17500 block of East Tennessee Place which is in the Tollgate Overlook neighborhood in east Aurora.

When officers arrived they found the men outside of a house. The victims were rushed to a hospital, but were both pronounced dead a short time later, APD said.

The Arapahoe County Coroner's Office identified the victims as 39-year-old Ronnie Homes, and 38-year-old Leonard Rogers.

APD said no arrests had been made and that they are working to get a description of the suspected shooter.

Anyone who may have information on this shooting is asked to call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867.

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