On November 17, 2017 at approximately 9:30 P.M, Aurora Police officers responded to B K Liquors located at 14293 E 6th Ave on the report of a shooting.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male in the parking lot who was suffering from a gunshot wound. The male was transported to an area hospital where he currently remains in critical condition.
Investigators from the Major Crimes/Homicide Unit responded to the scene and are currently following on up leads and interviewing witness to determine what events lead up to the shooting and to identify a potential suspect(s) . The identity of the victim is not being released at this time.
The investigation into this incident is active and on-going. There is no further information to release at this time.
Anyone who has information regarding this case is asked to call Detective Jamie Krieger with the Major Crimes/Homicide Unit at 303.739.6113 or they can call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720.913.7867. By using Crime Stoppers tipsters can remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.
Officer Kenneth Forrest
Public Information Officer
Media Relations Unit
303.739.6616
On November 20, 2017 at approximately 5:15 P.M., Aurora Police Officers responded to a residence near the 400 block of S. Kalispell Way on the report of a shooting.
Upon arrival, Officers located an 18 year-old male who was suffering from a gunshot wound. The male was transported to an area hospital where he currently remains in critical condition.
Investigators from the Major Crimes/Homicide Unit responded to the scene and are following-up on up leads and interviewing witnesses to determine what events lead up to the shooting. The identity of the victim is not being released at this time.
There is not currently believed to be any threat to the public as a result of this occurrence.
The investigation into this shooting is active and on-going. There is no further information to release at this time.
Anyone who has information regarding this case is asked to call Detective Alton Reed with the Major Crimes/Homicide Unit at 303.739.6068 or they can call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720.913.7867. By using Crime Stoppers tipsters can remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.
Officer Bill Hummel
Public Information Officer
Media Relations Unit
303.739.6038
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On Sunday, November 19, 2017 at midnight, a uniformed Aurora Police Officer had just arrived at E. Colfax Ave. and N. Moline St. to assist with what appeared to be a vehicle versus pedestrian crash.
After being on scene for only a couple of minutes, the officer heard a single gunshot that he believed was fired in his direction. The officer was uncertain of exactly where the shot came from and subsequently additional police resources were requested to the area from all parts of the city. An extensive search was conducted by officers on the ground in the area and Denver Police Department’s ‘Air One’ helicopter assisted with a search by air. A suspect was not located during the search and still remains at large.
One of the tires on the Officer’s marked patrol vehicle sustained damage. As a part of the on-going investigation, Detectives will determine if this damage was related to the shot that was fired at the Officer. Very fortunately, the Officer was uninjured during the course of this incident.
The case will be further investigated by the Aurora Police Major Crimes/Homicide Unit. The Aurora Police Department is asking anybody with information about this case to please contact Sgt. Matt Fyles at (303) 739-6041. Tipsters with information can also remain anonymous by contacting Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at (720) 913-7867 and can be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.
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Officer Bill Hummel
Public Information Officer
Media Relations Unit
720-432-5095
Aurora Police are investigating a shooting in Northwest Aurora that has left one man dead.
On November 6th at around 9:40p.m. Aurora Police responded to a report of a shooting at East 14th Avenue and North Paris Street. Upon arrival officers located an adult male in the roadway who had been shot. He was transported to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries.
The name of the victim will be released by the Arapahoe County Coroner's Office once he has been positively identified and his next of kin have been notified.
Police have no suspect information at this time and are asking anyone with information about this case to call Agent Randy Hansen with the Major Crimes/Homicide Unit at 303.739.6710. Tipsters can also submit a tip by calling Metro Denver Crime Stoppers a 720.913.7876. By using Crime Stoppers tipsters can remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.
Acting Lieutenant Chris Amsler
Public Information Officer
Media Relations Unit
720.432.5095
The Aurora Police Department is scheduled for an on-site assessment as part of a program to achieve national accreditation by verifying it meets professional standards.
Administered by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®), the accreditation program requires agencies to comply with state-of-the-art standards in four basic areas: Policy and Procedures, Administration, Operations, and Support Services. The Aurora Police Department was first accredited by CALEA® in 1988, and is currently seeking its sixth re-accreditation.
As part of this on-site assessment, agency employees and members of the community are invited to offer comments. A public information session will be held:
Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 4:00 P.M.
Aurora Municipal Center
City Council Chambers
15151 E. Alameda Parkway
Aurora, Colorado 80012
Agency employees and the public who are unable to attend the information session are invited to offer comments by calling the CALEA® assessor on the unrecorded line of 303.739.6162 on Tuesday, December 5, 2017, between the hours of 1:00 P.M. and 3:00 P.M.
Telephone comments, as well as comments at the public information session, are limited to 10 minutes and must address the agency’s ability to comply with the applicable CALEA® standards. Click here for a copy of the applicable standards.
Anyone wishing to submit written comments about the Aurora Police Department’s ability to comply with the applicable standards for accreditation may send them to: Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc., (CALEA); 13575 Heathcote Boulevard; Suite 320; Gainesville, Virginia 20155, or email.
Professional Standards Section
Sergeant Brandon Samuels and K9 Deuce who appear in the 2018 Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. nationwide fundraising calendar will participate in a calendar signing event, Saturday, November 4, 11am - 1pm at District 1 Police Station 13347 E. Montview Boulevard, Aurora, CO. Autographed calendars will be for sale for $17 onsite.
All of the Aurora Police K9s have received bullet and stab protective vests from the nonprofit Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. based out of Massachusetts.
All proceeds from the 2018 calendars will be used to provide equipment and services for law enforcement K9s nationwide.
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has donated over 2700 bullet and stab protective vests to law enforcement K9s in all 50 states at a cost of over $2.1 million dollars.
For those unable to attend the autograph signing event: 2018 Calendars are available online for $15 plus shipping via the Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. website at www.vik9s.org. For mail orders contact 508-824-6978.
Photograph courtesy of Kapture the Moment Photography.
On October 28th, 2017, at about 10:09 AM, Aurora Patrol Officers responded to a call of a crash at S. Peoria St. and E. Mexico Ave. When Officers arrived, they found that a 2008 Silver Nissan Maxima was south bound on S. Peoria St. at a high rate of speed. The vehicle went over a small dip in the road at E. Mexico Ave. and lost control. It struck the right curb and then drifted across the double yellow line and struck a 2012 Jeep Wrangler that was north bound in the left lane.
The driver and passenger of the Nissan were transported to a local hospital where the passenger later died of his injuries. The driver has non life threatening injuries. The driver of the Jeep was also transported with non life threatening injuries.
Drugs or alcohol are not factors in this accident. It appears that all drivers were wearing seatbelts. Traffic investigators are handling this accident. It will take some time to determine what charges may be filed against the driver.
Identities of those involved are not being released at this time. S. Peoria St. remains closed between E. Mexico Ave. and E. Jewell Ave. while this crash is being investigated.
Sergeant William Revelle
Traffic Section Sergeant
303.739.6374
For the fourth consecutive year the Aurora Police Department is proud to announce that Aurora is the safest large city in Colorado.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently released its annual “Crime in the United States” data for 2016. The data indicates that Aurora continues to be the safest large city in the State of Colorado and the 25th overall safest large city in the United States. Aurora was compared to 82 major cities in the United States with a population of 250,000 or more residents. In 2015, this list of cities compared Aurora to 79 major cities with a population of 250,000 or more residents.
Chief of Police Nicholas Metz stated, “Our ranking as the safest large city in Colorado, and as one of the safest major cities in the country would not be possible without the dedication and hard work of every member of the Aurora Police Department. Our success in keeping Aurora safe would not be possible without the partnerships we have established with the members of the community we serve, and by working closely and collaboratively with the Mayor and Councilmembers of the City of Aurora. By maintaining a solid working partnership with the members of our community, City leadership, and local, state and federal law enforcement partners we will continue to make Aurora safer every day.”
The FBI’s Crime in the United States report relies on data collected and reported to them by participating agencies and adheres to the established Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) standards. The UCR aims to create consistency in reporting for all participating agencies nationwide. These are the only crimes reported nationally to the FBI and the only measures to compare one city’s crime trends to another. For reporting purposes, the seven major crimes are categorized into two groups: Violent Crime (murder, forcible sex assault [rape], aggravated assault, robbery) and Property Crime (burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft).
Officer Bill Hummel
Public Information Officer
Media Relations Unit
303.739.6038
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On Thursday October 12, 2017 at 9:26 p.m. officers from the Gang Intervention Unit were investigating a possible stolen vehicle in the 1000 block of South Fairplay Way.
Officers approached the vehicle and upon contact with two juvenile males a shot was fired by one of the officers. Both males were removed from the vehicle and detained. No injuries were sustained by the males or the involved officers.
The officer has been placed on paid administrative leave.
The investigation is being handled by the Major Crimes/Homicide Unit in conjunction with the Denver Police Department.
At this point the investigation has revealed that there is no danger to the public.
Police are asking anyone who might have witnessed this incident to call Agent Jamie Krieger with the Major Crimes/Homicide Unit at 303.739.6113
Officer Kenneth Forrest
Public Information Officer
Media Relations Unit
(720) 432-5095
Aurora CO
October 12th, 2017
At 6:11AM, Aurora Communications received calls from citizens that a car vs. bicycle crash had occurred on Smith Rd. east of N. Tower Rd. Responding police and medical personnel located the crash in the 19100 block of E. Smith Rd. This location is an industrial area, and there is no lighting on the roadway. It was dark at that time. Smith Rd. is a 2 lane roadway.
Initial investigation indicates that an adult male, wearing dark clothing, was riding a bicycle west along E. Smith Rd., approximately 3 feet from the shoulder, or into the westbound lane of travel. A 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, occupied by an adult male, was traveling westbound, and struck the bicyclist.
Medical personnel transported the bicyclist to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
Speed or alcohol / drug impairment do not seem to be a factor at this time.
The Aurora Police Traffic Investigations Unit is actively investigating this crash.
Bicyclists are reminded to always wear reflective gear, and when travelling during darkness to utilize a bicycle lighting system if possible.
The Adams County Coroners office will be releasing the name of the bicyclist, once notification of next of kin is done.
No further information will be released at this time.
Contact:
Sergeant Mark Elliot
Aurora Police Traffic Investigations
303-739-6202
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