Aurora police arrest man in October homicide

Aurora police on Tuesday arrested a second person in connection with a homicide last month.

Diego Jimenez, a 26-year-old Aurora resident, was wanted on suspicion of second-degree murder in an Oct. 24 fatal shooting near East 6th Avenue and Del Mar Circle, police said on social media. Jimenez was also arrested on outstanding warrants from Weld County for aggravated motor vehicle theft, as well as a theft warrant out of Boulder.

Police previously arrested Sheena Fuentes, 41, on suspicion of accessory for her alleged role in the shooting, which occurred after Jimenez and the victim got into an altercation, authorities said.

The victim’s identity has not yet been released by the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP (7867). Tipsters can remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.

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