Body Found in Aurora Apartment Fire

Aurora Fire was called to put out an apartment fire, at 14343 East Kentucky Place, early Thursday morning, in Colorado.

They were able to contain the flames to the one apartment, though the entire building was evacuated.

After entering the apartment, firefighters found a body inside.

According to police the victim did not die from the fire and they were working to determine the cause of death.

However, neighbors say they were questioned whether or not they had heard any gun shots, before the fire.

A source with the police department tells us the victim was murdered and the fire may have been set to cover the murder.

Homicide police and arson specialists are investigating the crime scene.

Neighbors from the first and second floors have been allowed back in, but the third floor is still closed off to residents.