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Rudy Arguello-Rios

Case from Aurora, CO dated Dec 22, 2020

Victim Details

Rudy Arguello-Rios

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Aurora

CO

2020-12-22

18

Rudy

Arguello-Rios

06/28/2026

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In a tragic turn of events on a December evening in Aurora, Colorado, a young man lost his life while attempting to act as a peacemaker. Rudy Arguello-Rios, an 18-year-old male, was fatally shot on December 22, 2020, in the parking lot of the Mariscos El Rey 2 restaurant. The incident, which began over a complaint about cold food, escalated into a violent altercation that ended his life. He was transported to a local hospital but succumbed to his injuries less than an hour later.

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  • Police: 18-Year-Old Rudy Arguello-Rios Killed After Confronting Dine-And-Dash Suspects On Christmas Eve
  • FOX31 Denver: Witnesses: Man shot outside Aurora restaurant after trying to stop dine and dash
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