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Aurora police arrest suspect in deadly shooting in Del Mar Park neighborhood

Police in Aurora have arrested a 16-year-old in a deadly shooting in the Del Mar Park neighborhood that happened last month. Officers rushed to the intersection of 9th and Paris on Aug. 23. 

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The scene of the shooting near Del Mar Park CBS

When they arrived, they found a 49-year-old man who had been shot. He did not survive. 

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Witnesses said the man and his son had confronted two people who were trying to steal their scooters when the shooting happened. 

The teen was arrested on Sept. 2 for first-degree murder and aggravated robbery. The suspect has not been identified because he is a minor. 

Detectives said that the case remains under investigation and they do expect more arrests. 

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