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Yesterday morning, a man the Aurora Police Department is now identifying as Baltazar Ramirez-Estrada, 25, was killed during a robbery outside the Bar La Cabana, a venue located on the 1100 block of Yosemite Street. (The venue is captured in the graphic above; if you have any problems seeing the image, click “View Larger Map”). A reward for information about his killer or killers is being offered, and the APD has a description of possible suspects. Read about them in the official release below.
DATE: June 12, 2009NATURE: Homicide
CASE NUMBER: 2009.24050
The Aurora Police Department is offering up to $5,000.00 as a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the persons responsible for the shooting death of 25 year old Baltazar Ramirez-Estrada.
Mr. Ramirez-Estrada was shot during a street robbery outside the La Cabana Bar early yesterday morning.
The suspects are described as two Hispanic males, at least one of whom was armed with a handgun. Both wore black ski-type masks.
The first suspect is describe as approximately 5’2″, medium build and wearing a black top, blue jeans, and white shoes.
The second suspect is described as approximately 5’5″ to 5’7″, medium build and wearing a grey colored top over a white t-shirt, blue jeans, and white tennis shoes.
Anyone with information is asked to call Det. Craig Appel at 303-739-6207.
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