(August 28, 2020) UPDATE: On August 14, 2020 at 11:51 p.m. Aurora Police Officers responded to a double shooting at 11763 East Cornell Circle, tragically both victims lost their lives.

Since then, the Aurora Police Major Crimes Homicide Unit has been investigating the case and are announcing the arrest of Kyree Brown DOB 04/07/2002. Brown was arrested yesterday afternoon, August 27, 2020, after a short pursuit that ended near East 29thAvenue and Central Park Boulevard in Denver.

Brown was charged with two counts of First Degree Murder. The 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office will the prosecuting and any additional media inquiries should be directed there.

Additionally, the Roland Family has provided the following statement:



“ The extended family of Joseph and Jossline Roland are still in shock and disbelief about the loss of both Jossline and Joe to a senseless act of violence. Joe and Jossline are survived by their five children who are being loved and cared for by the extended family.



The extended family would like to express their sincere thanks to the Aurora Police Department for their transparency in communication and for the expeditious apprehension of the suspect. While they are still mourning, and appreciative of their privacy, they would also like to thank Joe and Jossline’s respective employers, ABM Industries and the Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya for their continued support. To that end, both the family and the Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya are establishing trusts for the support and education of the children,and hope to have them formally established and ready to receive any and all contributions in the coming weeks.



Joe and Jossline are irreplaceable and will be dearly missed. Your continued support, respect for privacy, and prayers are most appreciated in this time of unimaginable loss and grief.”







Agent Faith Goodrich

Public Information Officer

Aurora Police Department

720-432-5095



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Information previously released on August 15, 2020



(August 15, 2020) On Friday August 14, 2020 at 11:51 p.m. Aurora Police Officers responded to a reported shooting at 11763 East Cornell Circle.



Upon officer’s arrival they located one adult male, and one adult female suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Both were transported to area hospitals where they succumbed to their injuries. The relationship between the two victims is not yet known, nor is it known what led up to the shooting.



The identities of the victims will be released by the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office after they have been positively identified, and their next of kin have been notified.



Investigators from the Major Crimes/Homicide Unit responded to the scene and are actively investigating. At this early stage in the investigation, it is unknown what led up to the incident and there is no suspect information.



Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call our Homicide Unit at 303.739.6077 or they can remain anonymous by contacting Denver Metro Crime Stoppers at 720.913.STOP (7867) and be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.





Officer Crystal McCoy

Public Information Officer

Aurora Police Department

720-432-5095