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Erika Monique Thornton

Death by Force
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On the evening of April 1, 2023, Erika Monique Thornton, a 36-year-old female, was found shot in Aurora, Colorado. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. near a King Soopers at East 6th Avenue and Del Mar Circle. A neighbor discovered her bleeding and flagged down police. Responding Aurora police officers performed CPR at the scene before she was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. Tragically, Thornton later succumbed to her injuries at the hospital.

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  • Denver Gazette: Coroner identifies April 1 Aurora gunshot victim
  • Woman found shot near grocery store, later dies
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    Victim Details

    Erika Monique Thornton

    Female

    Black / African American

    Aurora

    CO

    2023-04-01

    Yes

    $2,000

    36

    Erika

    Monique Thornton

    11/14/2025

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