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Denver man found guilty in 2019 murder of tow truck driver

A Denver jury on Friday convicted a man of first-degree murder for fatally shooting a man to avoid paying a towing fee, according to the Denver District Attorney’s Office. 

Littleton officer shot multiple times; police searching for suspect

Victor Arenas-Foote, 28, was convicted of first and murder in the shooting of 36-year-old tow truck driver Paul Dakan on Dec. 15, 2019. A jury deliberated for eight hours before reaching the verdict, according to a news release. 

Officials said Arenas-Foote shot Dakan at 4800 Washington Street after his vehicle was impounded and he did not want to pay the $300 towing fee.

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Arenas-Foote was scheduled to be sentenced on Nov. 12.

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