AURORA | Police say a 28-year-old man arrested yesterday is responsible for a June shooting death in Aurora and now faces first-degree murder charges.
Aurora police say Darrion Rouse, of Aurora, was the gunman in a June 20 car-shooting near East Alameda Avenue and South Jamaica Street.
The shooting occurred at about 8:30 p.m., according to police.
“When officers arrived on scene, they found an adult male in a gold VW Jetta suffering from an apparent gunshot wound,” police said in a former statement.
The man was later identified as Jeremiah Lashae Quashawn Cannady. His age was not disclosed.
Cannady “remained in the hospital where he tragically succumbed to his injuries on June 23, 2022.”
“The Department’s Major Crimes Homicide Unit…has been working diligently since this homicide to identify anyone that was involved in this incident, Agent Matthew Longshore said in a statement. “We want to thank the dedication of the detectives assigned to this case and our Fugitive and SWAT Teams for finding and apprehending Darrion.”
Police said anyone with information can call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867. Tipsters can remain anonymous and still be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000, police said.
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