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Teen arrested in connection with Denver double homicide

A’darion Sanford, 18, was taken into custody on Feb. 8 related to the shooting that killed two men late last month.

DENVER — An 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the killing of two people late last month in Denver, the Denver Police Department (DPD) announced on Wednesday.

A’darion Sanford was taken into custody on Tuesday on charges related to a shooting on Jan. 29 in the area of East Colfax Avenue and North Ogden Street.

When officers responded there, they found two men suffering from gunshot wounds. One of them was pronounced dead at the scene, the other died at the hospital.

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The victims were identified by the coroner's office as 19-year-old Kanajai Burton who died at the hospital and 23-year-old Elijah Kelly, who died at the scene. 

Sanford is being held for investigation of two counts of first-degree murder. No other information about the shooting or motive for the crime was provided.

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DPD said they're not releasing the booking photo of Sanford due to the ongoing investigation.

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