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Victim, suspect identified in shooting near Aeroplaza Drive

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Published 4:32 PM

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Colorado Springs Police have identified the victim who was killed in a shooting early Saturday morning in the east side of town, and officers arrested a suspect on Wednesday.

The shooting happened at about 5:56 a.m. Saturday near the intersection of Aeroplaza Drive and Fountain Boulevard. According to an update from CSPD on Wednesday, the victim was identified as 34-year-old Jessica Vernon.

Police say investigators got an arrest warrant for 31-year-old Kenneth William Naranjo, Jr. for first-degree murder. CSPD said Naranjo was taken into custody on Wednesday.

CSPD said Naranjo's mugshot isn't being released yet because detectives "are conducting follow-up investigation that would be jeopardized by the release of the suspect’s photograph."

We're working on getting more information about what led to Vernon's death. Check back for updates.

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