Staff reports
BRIGHTON -- A 26-year-old man faces first- and second-degree murder charges in connection with the March shooting death of a 50-year-old man.
Ever Rodriguez-Tejada is due back in Adams County District court at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, for his preliminary hearing.
A press statement said the victim, Jesus Jose Rodriguez, 50, was shot to death. His body was found in a field near East 56th Avenue and E-470.
Today, the 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office is announcing the filing of charges against Ever Rodriguez-Tejada, 26. Rodriguez-Tejada is charged with First-Degree Murder and Second-Degree Murder related to the fatal shooting death of Jesus Jose Rodriguez, Jr., 50, on March 25, 2022, in Aurora. Rodriguez, Jr.'s body was found in a field in the area of E. 56th Avenue and E-470.