In the quiet hours of Christmas Eve morning in Aurora, Colorado, a burst of violence shattered the holiday peace. On December 24, 2022, 38-year-old Leonard Rogers was shot and killed outside a residence in what police have described as a double homicide. The incident also claimed the life of 39-year-old Ronnie Homes.
The shooting occurred around 12:30 p.m. in the Tollgate Overlook neighborhood. When Aurora police officers arrived at the scene on the 17500 block of East Tennessee Place, they discovered both Rogers and Homes suffering from gunshot wounds. The two men were rushed to a nearby hospital, but their injuries proved to be fatal, and both were pronounced dead a short time later.
In the wake of the deadly shooting, law enforcement officials began an intensive investigation into the circumstances that led to the deaths of the two men. Authorities appealed to the public for any information that might lead to the identification and apprehension of those responsible. Investigators have been working to piece together the events of that tragic afternoon, seeking to understand the motive behind the killings.
Despite the ongoing investigation, no arrests have been publicly announced in connection with the deaths of Leonard Rogers and Ronnie Homes. Details regarding any potential suspects or persons of interest have not been released to the public. The case remains an open and active homicide investigation, with authorities continuing to seek answers and deliver justice for the two victims and their families.
