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Preston Brown Jr.

Case from Aurora, CO dated Jan 22, 2021

Victim Details

Preston Brown Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Aurora

CO

2021-01-22

59

Preston

Brown Jr.

07/06/2026

Case Description

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In the winter of 2021, the life of 59-year-old Preston Brown Jr., a Black male, was tragically cut short in Aurora, Colorado. On the afternoon of January 22nd, Brown was found inside his vehicle with gunshot wounds near an auto body shop at the intersection of Beeler Street and East Colfax Avenue. He was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after 12:30 p.m.

Known affectionately as 'Flip' to his friends and family, Brown was remembered as a protector with a big heart. He had served in the ...
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  • KUSA.com: Arrest made in January killing of Preston Brown Jr. in Aurora
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