The Aurora Police Department has reported a breakthrough in an urgent case. The suspect, Michel Jordan Castellano-Fonseca, 30, was apprehended this morning by APD patrol officers in the vicinity of Mississippi/Chambers, as detailed by the Aurora Police Department. Castellano-Fonseca is linked to a deadly shooting at an apartment complex in north central Aurora that occurred early Sunday morning. The police have been soliciting tips from the public, emphasizing the importance of community assistance in such serious investigations.
The tragic incident unfolded after 3 a.m. in the 1000 block of Cimarron Circle, when Castellano-Fonseca is believed to have forced entry into an apartment and discharged multiple rounds. The violent event left one woman, aged 26, fatally injured and claimed her life at the scene, while a second victim, a 30-year-old woman, was transported to a local hospital carrying life-threatening injuries. Thankfully, the five children present, ranging from 1 to 15 years in age, were unharmed. After the shooting, the suspect fled the complex in a green Acura MDX SUV, Colorado license plate CVO668. The APD described Michel as armed and dangerous, and advised anyone with information to contact 911 or Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720.913.STOP (7867), with the possibility of a $2,000 reward for relevant information.
This incident appears to be rooted in a domestic violence situation. Before the shooting, Castellano-Fonseca allegedly threatened to return to the apartment with a firearm, according to the APD's ongoing investigation. The Aurora Police Department, expressing zero tolerance for gun violence, has stated they are "fully committed to bringing those responsible to justice" and are working tirelessly along with law enforcement partners to resolve the crime.
