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Peyton Blitstein

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On the eve of Thanksgiving in 2021, a dispute over careless driving in an Aurora, Colorado neighborhood tragically escalated, ending the life of 17-year-old Peyton Blitstein. The young man, who had an interest in his Osage Nation heritage, was with friends when the fatal encounter occurred on November 24th. Blitstein was a male who was remembered by his family as a driven and motivated individual with an interest in the military, having been involved with the Young Marines.

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  • KUSA.com: Father of Aurora teen killed in shooting remembers son's love of military, social justice
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    Victim Details

    Peyton Blitstein

    Male

    Aurora

    CO

    2021-11-24

    17

    Peyton

    Blitstein

    11/14/2025

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