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Victims in double homicide at Denver restaurant American Elm identified

Family searches for answers after loved one killed inside restaurant
Family searches for answers after loved one killed inside restaurant 02:49

Denver police are investigating a double homicide which happened at a Denver restaurant on Monday. It took place late in the morning at American Elm, which is located at 4132 West 38th Avenue.

The bodies of Emerall Vaughn-Dahler and Ignacio Morales, aka "Nacho" were found inside the restaurant.   

The restaurant released a statement on social media saying they would be closed for the rest of the week as a result of what happened: "The American Elm team is completely devastated by the tragic event earlier today at our restaurant. At this time, we are focused on providing our staff mental health support and will be closed for the rest of the week. Our hearts go out to the victims' families and loved ones."

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CBS Colorado's news helicopter flew over the crime scene a few hours after and crime scene tape was blocking off the restaurant parking lot.

There is a $2,000 reward offered for information to help police make an arrest. 

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