The shooting happened Monday morning near 6th Avenue and Potomac Street in Aurora.

AURORA, Colo. — A woman who died following a shooting Monday morning in Aurora has been identified as 67-year-old Mae Rose Garth, according to a report from the coroner's office.

The shooting was reported at 641 North Potomac Street, just north of 6th Avenue, around 9:45 a.m., according to a tweet from the Aurora Police Department (APD).

APD said Garth was found inside an apartment with a gunshot wound and was taken to the hospital for treatment. She later died.

A 41-year-old man, later identified as Mae's son, Tyron, was taken into custody at the scene. Police arrested Tyron Garth for suspicion of first-degree murder

"It's not necessarily a domestic violence incident," said Matthew Longshore, a spokesperson for APD. "But they are related. They are family members."

Longshore said they there's no threat to the public.

Anyone who may be a witness, or has information about this homicide should call Aurora Police Agent Krieger at 303-739-6113.



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