On Sunday December 15th, 2019 just after midnight Aurora Police Officers responded to 11249 East Colfax Avenue due to reports of a male lying in the street.
Upon officers arrival they located an adult Hispanic male lying in the street suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the upper-body. The victim was transported to an area hospital where he tragically succumbed to his injuries this morning at approximately 6:00 a.m.
Positive identification of the victim, and notification of the next-of-kin will be done by the Adams County Coroner’s Office.
This investigation is still very active and ongoing, and is being investigated as a homicide by the Aurora Police Major Crimes/Homicide Unit. We ask anyone who may be a witness, or has information about this homicide, to please call Aurora Police Agent Huber at 303-739-6090.
Tipsters can also remain anonymous, and be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000 by contacting Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at (720) 913- STOP (7867).
Officer Crystal McCoy
Public Information Officer
Aurora Police Department
720.432.5095