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Arrest made in deadly stabbing outside Adams County apartment building

A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder.

ADAMS COUNTY, Colorado — Sheriff's deputies have arrested a suspect after a man was stabbed to death outside an apartment building in Adams County.

A spokesperson for the Adams County Sheriff's Office said they received a call at around 5 p.m. Saturday of a stabbing at 7251 Samuel Drive. That's near West 72nd Avenue and North Pecos Street.

The victim, Ruperto Amaya Aldaco, 57, later died at a hospital. 

The Adams County Sheriff's Office announced Sunday that 24-year-old Ontonio Borrego had been arrested. 

Credit: Adams County Sheriff's Office

Borrego is being held on suspicion of first-degree murder.

He is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday morning.

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