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UPDATE: On September 4, 2020 Aurora Police Officers and Aurora Fire Rescue responded to the intersection of East Hampden Avenue and South Tower Road on reports of a motorcycle crash. Tragically, the driver of the motorcycle died on scene after colliding with a Camero.
That evening, Traffic Unit Investigators began their investigation and were able to determine that the driver of the Camero, Lisa Sierra DOB 04/24/1969, was at fault. On September 5, 2020 Lisa Sierra was arrested after receiving medical care at a local hospital and charged with Vehicular Homicide, Careless Driving Causing Death, and DUI.
This case will be prosecuted by the 18th Judicial District Attorney's Office, any additional media inquiries should be forwarded there. Attached you will find the booking photograph for Lisa Sierra.
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Information previously released on September 5, 2020
(September 5, 2020) On Friday, September 4, 2020, at about 8:20 P.M., Aurora Police Officers and Aurora Fire Rescue responded to the intersection of East Hampden Avenue and South Tower Road on reports of a motorcycle crash.
Initial investigation found that a motorcycle, driven by an adult male, was traveling westbound on East Hampden Avenue. A Chevrolet Camero, traveling eastbound on East Hampden Avenue, made a left turn onto northbound South Tower Road into the path of the motorcycle, causing a collision. Tragically, the driver of the motorcycle was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of the Camero remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation. Currently, it appears alcohol was a factor for the driver of the Camero.
The identity of the deceased male will be released by the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office after positive identification and notification of the family.
Traffic Unit Investigators will continue to investigate and attempt to reconstruct the scene to determine speeds and other contributing factors of the crash.
We are asking anyone who has dash camera footage or who was a witness to the crash to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720.913.STOP (7867).
Agent Faith Goodrich
Public Information Officer
Aurora Police Department
720.432.5095
On August 30, 2020 at around 8:30a.m. Aurora Police responded to a report of shooting at the Landon Park Apartments located at 6 South Sable Boulevard.
Upon arrival Officers located an adult male who was deceased from an apparent gunshot wound inside of an apartment. The preliminary investigation discovered that a neighbor of the deceased heard a gunshot at around 2:00a.m. This morning when the neighbor went and checked on the resident she found him slumped over and called police.
At this time this shooting is being investigated as a suspicious death by the Major Crimes Homicide Unit. Investigators are looking for anyone who might have witnessed, heard something or who has additional information about this case. Witnesses are asked to call Agent Heath Graw at 303.739.6213.
The name of the deceased man will be released by the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office once he has been positively identified and his next of kin have been notified.
Lieutenant Chris Amsler
Commanding Officer
Media Relations Unit
720.432.5095
(August 28, 2020) UPDATE: On August 14, 2020 at 11:51 p.m. Aurora Police Officers responded to a double shooting at 11763 East Cornell Circle, tragically both victims lost their lives.
Since then, the Aurora Police Major Crimes Homicide Unit has been investigating the case and are announcing the arrest of Kyree Brown DOB 04/07/2002. Brown was arrested yesterday afternoon, August 27, 2020, after a short pursuit that ended near East 29thAvenue and Central Park Boulevard in Denver.
Brown was charged with two counts of First Degree Murder. The 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office will the prosecuting and any additional media inquiries should be directed there.
Additionally, the Roland Family has provided the following statement:
“The extended family of Joseph and Jossline Roland are still in shock and disbelief about the loss of both Jossline and Joe to a senseless act of violence. Joe and Jossline are survived by their five children who are being loved and cared for by the extended family.
The extended family would like to express their sincere thanks to the Aurora Police Department for their transparency in communication and for the expeditious apprehension of the suspect. While they are still mourning, and appreciative of their privacy, they would also like to thank Joe and Jossline’s respective employers, ABM Industries and the Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya for their continued support. To that end, both the family and the Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya are establishing trusts for the support and education of the children,and hope to have them formally established and ready to receive any and all contributions in the coming weeks.
Joe and Jossline are irreplaceable and will be dearly missed. Your continued support, respect for privacy, and prayers are most appreciated in this time of unimaginable loss and grief.”
Agent Faith Goodrich
Public Information Officer
Aurora Police Department
720-432-5095
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Information previously released on August 15, 2020
(August 15, 2020) On Friday August 14, 2020 at 11:51 p.m. Aurora Police Officers responded to a reported shooting at 11763 East Cornell Circle.
Upon officer’s arrival they located one adult male, and one adult female suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Both were transported to area hospitals where they succumbed to their injuries. The relationship between the two victims is not yet known, nor is it known what led up to the shooting.
The identities of the victims will be released by the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office after they have been positively identified, and their next of kin have been notified.
Investigators from the Major Crimes/Homicide Unit responded to the scene and are actively investigating. At this early stage in the investigation, it is unknown what led up to the incident and there is no suspect information.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call our Homicide Unit at 303.739.6077 or they can remain anonymous by contacting Denver Metro Crime Stoppers at 720.913.STOP (7867) and be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.
Officer Crystal McCoy
Public Information Officer
Aurora Police Department
720-432-5095
(August 15, 2020) On Saturday morning at approximately 4:22 a.m. Aurora Police Officers responded to 24511 East Applewood Circle on a reported shooting.
Upon officer's arrival at the residence, they located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. The male was transported to the hospital where he later succumbed to his wounds.
The identity of the male will be released by the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office after he has been positively identified, and next of kin have been notified.
Investigators from the Major Crimes/Homicide Unit responded to the scene and are actively investigating this as a suspicious death. All involved parties are known, and there is not a danger to the community.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call our Homicide Unit at 303.739.6077 or they can remain anonymous by contacting Denver Metro Crime Stoppers at 720.913.STOP (7867) and be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.00.
Officer Crystal McCoy
Public Information Officer
Aurora Police Department
720-432-5095
(August 23) On Sunday, August 23, 2020, at approximately 12:30 P.M., Aurora Police Officers and Aurora Fire Rescue responded to the area of East 22nd Avenue and North Airport Boulevard on reports of a vehicle crash.
Initial investigation reveals that a Mitsubishi sedan was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of N. Airport Blvd. This sedan then collided, head-on, with a Ford F-150 who was going northbound on N. Airport Blvd. Both the Mitsubishi sedan and Ford F-150 had a sole, adult male occupant. The driver of the Ford F-150 was transported to an area hospital where he was treated and released. Tragically, the driver of the Mitsubishi sedan was pronounced deceased after being transported to an area hospital. At this
time, it does not appear that speed nor alcohol was a factor for the driver of the Ford F-150. Those determinations for the Mitsubishi driver are still being investigated.
Investigators for our Traffic Unit will attempt to reconstruct the scene to determine speeds and other contributing factors of the crash. The identity of the deceased male will be released by the Adams County Coroner's Office after positive identification and next-of-kin notification.
We are asking anyone who may have witnessed this crash, has dash cam footage, or if you have any information about this incident, please contact the Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720.913.STOP (7867) or reach out to the Aurora Police Department Traffic Unit.
Officer Matthew Longshore
Public Information Officer
Aurora Police Department
720-432-5095
(August 21) On Friday, August 20, 2020, at approximately 10:55 p.m., Aurora Police Officers responded to 10693 East Jewell Avenue on reports of a shooting.
Officer's arrived and located two adults, one female and one male, each suffering from a gunshot wound. Both were transported to the hospital where they have since succumbed to their injuries.
The identity of the male and female will be released by the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office after they have been positively identified, and their respective next of kin have been notified.
Investigators from the Major Crimes/Homicide Unit responded to the scene and are actively investigating. A weapon was located on scene and we do not believe that there are any outstanding suspects.
Any witnesses to this incident are encouraged to call our Homicide Unit at 303.739.6077 or they can remain anonymous by contacting Denver Metro Crime Stoppers at 720.913.STOP (7867) and be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.00.
Officer Matthew Longshore
Public Information Officer
Aurora Police Department
720-432-5095
(August 18, 2020) UPDATE: On August 17, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. Aurora Police officers responded to a stabbing at 1635 South Mobile Street where tragically a man lost his life.
Since then, the Aurora Police Major Crimes Homicide Unit has continued investigation and are announcing the arrest of Craig James Kilgore Junior DOB 4-21-94. Kilgore was arrested and charged with First Degree Murder on August 17th, 2020 in the afternoon. Included with this updated press release is the Aurora Police Department booking photo of Mr. Kilgore.
The 18th Judicial District Attorney's Office will be the prosecuting, and all additional media inquiries should be directed there.
Officer Crystal McCoy
Public Information Officer
Media Relations Unit
303.432.5095
(August 17, 2020) This afternoon at 4:39 p.m. Aurora Police Officers responded to a reported stabbing at 1635 South Mobile Street.
Upon officer’s arrival they located one adult male suffering from apparent knife wounds and was transported to an area hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
All involved parties have been identified, and there is no threat to the community. It is not yet known what occurred that led up to the fatal stabbing.
The identity of the victim will be released by the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office after he has been positively identified, and his next of kin have been notified.
Investigators from the Major Crimes/Homicide Unit responded to the scene and are actively investigating this as a Homicide.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call our Homicide Unit at 303.739.6077 or they can remain anonymous by contacting Denver Metro Crime Stoppers at 720.913.STOP (7867) and be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.
Officer Crystal McCoy
Public Information Officer
Media Relations Unit
720.432.5095
The Aurora Police Department Traffic Section is investigating a fatal auto-pedestrian traffic crash that occurred in the crosswalk on East Yale Avenue at South Abilene Street.
At 9:04 a.m. a vehicle traveling northbound on East Abilene Street, just South of East Yale Avenue, made a left turn onto westbound East Yale Avenue. At the same time, a 71-year-old female was jogging, with the right-of-way, in the crosswalk on East Yale Avenue.
The driver struck the jogger, who was in the crosswalk, fatally injuring her. The driver did not flee the scene, and drugs or alcohol are not believed to be contributing factors.
This fatality marks the 21st life claimed in traffic related crashes this year in Aurora. Among those 21 lives lost, eight were auto-pedestrian fatalities. In seven of the eight auto-pedestrian fatalities, the pedestrian was not lawfully crossing the road.
Drivers and pedestrians can help us prevent such tragedies by being extra vigilant when in the roadways we share. Drivers should stop, check and proceed slowly into crosswalks, and yield to pedestrians in the roadway. Pedestrians should use crosswalks and crosswalk buttons, obey pedestrian signals, and dress in a manner that illuminates you at night.
This investigation is in the early stages and is ongoing. We are asking anyone who may have witnessed this crash, has dash camera footage, or has any information about this incident, to please contact the Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720.913.STOP (7867) or reach out to the Aurora Police Department Traffic Unit.
Officer Crystal McCoy
Public Information Officer
Media Relations Unit
720.432.5095
The Aurora Police Department Traffic Section is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Parker Road leaving one pedestrian dead.
At around 10:30 p.m. a large white pick-up truck was traveling south on Parker Road near South Peoria Street. The pick-up truck struck a 56-year-old male who was crossing the roadway. The driver of the pick-up truck did not stop and continued driving on Parker Road towards I-225.
The victim was transported to a local hospital where, unfortunately, he succumbed to his injures. The name of the victim will be released by the Arapahoe County Coroner's Office once next of kin have been notified.
This investigation is in the early stages and is ongoing. We are asking anyone who may have witnessed this crash, has dash camera footage, or has any information about this incident, to please contact the Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720.913.STOP (7867) or reach out to the Aurora Police Department Traffic Unit.
Agent Faith Goodrich
Public Information Officer
Media Relations Unit
720.432.5095
CORRECTION: It was originally reported that this incident occurred on Joplin Circle, that information was incorrect, it actually occurred on Jasper Circle. We apologize for the error. There are no new updates to report on this case at this time.
Lieutenant Chris Amsler
Commanding Officer
Media Relations Unit
720.432.5095
(Information originally released on August 9, 2020)
Shortly after midnight the Aurora Police Department responded to a report of a shooting at an apartment home in the 200 block of South Joplin Circle in the Centre Pointe Neighborhood.
Upon arrival officers found an adult male victim suffering from a gunshot wound, he was pronounced at the scene. Investigators from the Major Crimes/Homicide Unit responded and are actively investigating this case which is in it's early stages. No information about what lead up to this shooting or details about the suspect(s) are available at this time.
The identity 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 about his death.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call Denver Metro Crime Stoppers at 720.913.7867. Tipsters can remain anonymous and be eligible for a REWARD of up to $2,000.
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