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Richard Gary Black Jr

Case from Aurora, CO dated Jul 30, 2018

Victim Details

Richard Gary Black Jr

Male

White / Caucasian

Aurora

CO

2018-07-30

73

Richard

Gary Black Jr

06/22/2026

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In the early hours of a July morning in Aurora, Colorado, a scene of chaos and violence erupted inside the home of Richard Gary Black Jr., a 73-year-old male. An intruder, later identified as 26-year-old Dajon Harper, broke into the residence and began a violent assault on Black's 11-year-old grandson. Harper, who was naked, dragged the boy to the bathroom and attempted to strangle and drown him in the bathtub.

Richard Black, a decorated Vietnam War veteran, and his son fought to save the ...
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  • The Denver Post: “This is a horror movie scenario”: Man killed naked intruder before being shot by Aurora police
  • The Denver Post: Stepson awoke to find unknown woman, scene of chaos in Aurora shooting
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