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Man killed in shooting near Colfax and Peoria identified

Aurora Police said Preston Guillory died after being shot near East Colfax Avenue and Peoria Street on Friday morning.

AURORA, Colo. — Aurora Police said they are investigating a shooting in which a man died early Friday morning.

Officers responded about 3:30 a.m. in the area of East Colfax Avenue and Peoria Street and found the victim, later identified as Preston Guillory, with a gunshot wound. He was taken to the hospital where he died from his injuries.

Police said it appeared the shooting was targeted but did not provide additional details or suspect information.

Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867 or metrodenvercrimestoppers.com. Tipsters can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000. 

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From there, an awards committee reviews the information provided and, if the information leads to an arrest, the tipster will be notified. Rewards can be collected using the code numbers received when the tip was originally submitted. 

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