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Aaron Rivers Shot After Trying To Get Inside Home, Police Say

DENVER (CBS4) - Denver police released the mugshot of a man they say was shot by a homeowner on Wyandot Street. Aaron Rivers allegedly broke the homeowner's window and was trying to get inside the home on Saturday morning.

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Aaron Rivers (credit: Denver)

Police say Rivers first damaged property on the front porch and tried to get inside through the front door.

Neighbors spoke to CBS4 on Saturday.

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Denver police arrest Aaron Rivers who is suspected of a home burglary. (credit: CBS)

"I was devastated because they try so hard over there, and they're a good couple and have a little boy," said Kathy Parsons, who witnessed all of the police activity.

Rivers was sent to the hospital and was later arrested and is being held for investigation of attempted burglary.

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