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Woman killed in Aurora identified

A 24-year-old woman was killed in a shooting that happened in a parking lot near East Mexico Avenue and South Dayton Street.

AURORA, Colo. — A 24-year-old woman is dead after a shooting Wednesday morning, the Aurora Police Department (APD) said.

APD said the shooting occurred in a parking lot off 9796 East Mexico Avenue. That is near East Mexico Avenue and South Dayton Street.

According to Lieutenant Chris Amsler with APD, no suspects have been taken into custody or have been identified.

The shooting happened around 12:50 a.m. Wednesday, according to Amsler.

When officers arrived on scene they found a woman in the parking lot suffering from a gunshot wound, Amsler said.

She was pronounced dead at the scene, Amsler added.

The Arapahoe County coroner's office identified her as 24-year-old Onjahnique Tahdase Williams.

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This is a developing situation. This article will be updated as additional information is confirmed.

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