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On June 18th, 2020 at around 6:20 a.m., the Aurora Police Department Public Safety Communication Center received reports of an unresponsive male lying on the ground.
Officers responded to 10653 E. Jewell Avenue, The Willowick Apartments, and found an adult male lying on the ground, bleeding, and unresponsive. Aurora Fire Rescue responded to the scene but the victim was, sadly, deceased.
Investigators from the Major Crimes/Homicide Unit are on scene and actively investigating. It is unknown what led up to the incident and at this time there is no suspect information.
The victim’s identity will be released by the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office once he has been positively identified and next of kin have been notified.
Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to call Agent Graw at 303.739.6213 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.
Agent Faith Goodrich
Public Information Officer
Aurora Police Department
720.432.5095
On June 16th, 2020, at about 9:30 p.m., Aurora Police Officers were dispatched to the area of S. Salem Street and E. Mississippi Avenue for a person laying in the street. When they arrived, they found an adult male unconscious in the roadway. The male was transported to the hospital where he tragically succumbed to his injuries. The victim’s name will be released by the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office.
Aurora Police Department Traffic Section investigated the scene and determined the victim was crossing E. Mississippi Avenue, in the middle of the block, when he was struck by a tan SUV that then fled the scene. As the victim lay in the street, he was again struck by another unidentified vehicle, possibly a red/burgundy truck, that also fled the scene. At this time the suspects and their vehicles remain unidentified.
Anyone who has information about this incident is asked to call Detective Ragain at 303.739.6351 or Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720.913.STOP (7867). Tipsters may be eligible for up to a $2,000 reward.
Detective Faith R. Goodrich
Public Information Officer
Aurora Police Department
720.432.5095
A message from Chief Wilson regarding the termination of an Aurora Police Officer:
"Today, I terminated the employment of Officer Joshua Teeples. Officer Teeples was arrested on August 27th, 2019, following an off-duty hit and run crash where he was also intoxicated. Officer Teeples was hired in June 2017.
Immediately following Officer Teeples arrest, he was placed on restricted duty while we conducted an IA investigation. At the conclusion of the Internal Affairs investigation, this case was sent to the Chiefs Review Board who recommended that he be terminated. Following the Chiefs Review Board’s recommendations, the case was sent to our Independent Review Board, comprised of community and sworn department members, who unanimously agreed on the termination decision.
After taking over as the Interim Police Chief, it has been my duty to rebuild the trust within our community and hold my officers accountable for their actions. The actions and decisions made by my officers, whether on-duty or off, always need to reflect the professionalism that APD, City Officials and the Aurora residents expect of them."
Officer Matthew Longshore
Public Information Officer
Aurora Police Department
720-432-5095
At 2345 hrs on 06/06/20 Officers responded to a serious
accident at 777 N. Havana St. Officers found a single adult male occupant of
a Chevy 2dr had been ejected from the vehicle after striking four other
vehicles parked in the driveways of their respective residences. The driver was
transported to University hospital. The driver of the vehicle is in critical
condition and is not expected to survive. A total of 7 vehicles were involved along with the vehicle striking a residence.
Speed and alcohol appear to be factors in the crash. Victim's information is being withheld until next of kin can be notified.
Sgt. G Garcia
Traffic Unit Dayshift
720-675-8915
At 2339 hrs on 06/09/20 Officers responded to a serious accident at E. 6th Ave and N. Peoria St. Officers found a single adult male pedestrian had been struck by an unknown blue 4dr sedan The pedestrian was transported to University hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. Witness on scene was able to get a description of the vehicle and driver. The investigation is on-going. Arapahoe County coroner notified. Victim's information is being withheld until next of kin can be notified.
Sgt. G Garcia
Traffic Unit Dayshift
720-675-8915
(June 5, 2020) On June 4, 2020 at 5:41 p.m., Aurora Police Officers responded to a serious traffic crash on East Quincy Avenue and South Parker Road that left an adult female with significant injuries. Tragically, the injured adult female succumbed to her injuries late last night.
Her identity will be released by the Arapahoe County Coroner's Office once she has been positively identified and her next of kin have been notified.
This incident continues to be under investigation by the Aurora Police Department Traffic Unit.
Officer Crystal McCoy
Public Information Officer
303.739.6022
On June 4th, 2020 at 5:41 p.m., Aurora Police and Fire-Rescue responded to a crash in the area of East Quincy Avenue and South Parker Road. Officers found an adult female driving a white Honda Sedan travelling northbound crossed the median just north of Quincy Ave. The vehicle travelled into the southbound lanes striking three other vehicles including one head-on.
The female driving the white Honda was transported to a local hospital with severe injuries.
This in an on-going investigation by the Aurora Police Traffic unit. The identity of the driver is not being released at this time until relatives can be notified.
Sgt. G Garcia
Daytime Traffic
720-675-8915.
Aurora Colorado
June 1st 2019
On June 1st, 2020 at about 8:15 P.M. Aurora Police and Fire responded to the area of E. Kentucky Ave. & S. Havana St. on a report of a crash involving a car and a motorcycle. Initial investigation reveals that a late model sedan, driven by an adult female, was exiting a business parking lot westbound, and went into the path of a motorcycle which being ridden by an adult male northbound on S. Havana St.
The vehicles collided, causing the motorcyclist to be ejected from the motorcycle, causing serious, possibly life threatening injuries. He was transported to a local hospital. The driver of the car remained on scene and is cooperating with investigators. Drugs and / or alcohol do not appear to be a factor at this time.
The investigation is ongoing by the APD Traffic Unit, and the identities of the parties involved are not being released at this time.
Further updates will be released at the appropriate time.
Sergeant Mark Elliot
Aurora Police Department Traffic
303-739-6202
On June 1, 2020, at around 12:20 P.M., the Aurora Police Department Public Safety Communications Center received reports of a shooting near East 16th Avenue and North Akron Street.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to an area hospital in critical condition but has succumbed to his injuries.
This is still an active investigation and investigators from the Major Crimes/Homicide Unit are working to determine what led to the shooting and death of the victim. His identity will be released by the Adams County Coroner's Office once he has been positively identified and his next of kin have been notified.
We currently do not have anyone in custody. We are asking anyone with information about this case to call Agent Sutherland at 303.739.6406 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 Matthew Longshore
Public Information Officer
Aurora Police Department
720.432.5095
On May 25th at about 1:00 AM, Aurora Police and Fire-Rescue responded to a man in the roadway in the area of S. Parker Rd. near the 9-mile RTD station. Officers found an adult African American male in the middle of the road, specifically in the exit lane from southbound I-225 to southbound Parker Rd. Aurora Fire-Rescue personnel attempted life saving measures, but his injuries were to serious and he died at the scene.
One motorist who believed they stuck the man stayed at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. It is believed another vehicle hit the male and left the scene. The victim was crossing in an unlit section of road and not within a crosswalk.
This in an on-going investigation by the Aurora Police Traffic Investigations unit. The identity of the deceased is not being released at this time, the Arapahoe County Coroner's Office will make notifications at a later date.
If you witnessed this accident or have information about the accident, please call Officer Richard Mervin at 303-739-6076.
On May 24th at 1:53 PM, Aurora Police and Fire-Rescue responded to a crash in the area of E. Quincy Ave. and S. Harvest ST. Officers found a silver Nissan Titan with an unconscious adult female and a black Ford F-150 with two adults who were able to get out of the vehicle with only minor injuries.
The female driving the Nissan Titan was transported to a local hospital with severe injuries, it was at the hospital where she died of her injuries. It appears that the driver and sole occupant of the Nissan Titan was traveling west on Quincy Ave. and crossed the center line colliding head on with the Ford Truck traveling eastbound.
This in an on-going investigation by the Aurora Police Traffic Investigations unit. The identity of the driver is not being released at this time, the Arapahoe County Coroner's Office will make notifications at a later date. At this time, it does not appear that alcohol or speed will be contributing factors in this accident.
If you witnessed this accident or have information about the accident, please call Detective Doug Daufeldt at 303-739-6303.
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