(October 7, 2020) On August 19, 2020, at about 1:30 AM, Aurora Police Officers and Aurora Fire Rescue responded to the area of 16200 E 17th Place on the report of an accidental shooting.
Once there, Officers found an 11-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound. The child was transported to a local hospital but, tragically, he later succumbed to his injuries.
Further investigation into the matter lead to the arrest of an 18-year-old male (who was 17 years-old at the time of the incident). The male was arrested on October 5, 2020 for manslaughter, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, tampering with evidence, and possession of a handgun by a juvenile. The 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office will be prosecuting, and any additional media inquiries should be directed there.
Anyone with additional information about this incident is encouraged to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720.913.STOP (7867). Tipsters can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.
Agent Faith Goodrich
Public Information Officer
Aurora Police Department
720.432.5095