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(January 7) The Aurora Police Department is investigating a shooting stemming from a domestic violence argument that left two people dead in District 3.
Just before 3 p.m. Friday, officers responded to a report of domestic violence with a possible shooting in the 3500 block of South Pitkin Circle. Once on scene, officers found a 42-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman in the driveway suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. They were later pronounced deceased at the scene.
Official cause and manner of death, along with the identities of the man and the woman, will be released by the Arapahoe County Coroner's Office after an autopsy and notification of next of kin.
There were two children in the home at the time of the shooting, a 14-year-old and a 17-year-old. Both were unharmed.
Preliminary evidence suggests the incident was a likely murder-suicide. The incident remains under investigation by the Aurora Police Department's Major Crimes Homicide Unit.
Anyone with information about this or any other crime is asked to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720.913.STOP (7867). Tipsters can remain anonymous.
Agent Matthew Longshore
Public Information Officer
Public Affairs Unit
720.432.5095
(December 30) A man died Friday morning following a multi-vehicle crash near Cherry Creek State Park in Aurora.
The crash occurred at 10:46 a.m. when an Acura TL sedan rear-ended a Chevy Tahoe while driving south on South Parker Road approaching East Quincy Avenue. After the initial crash, the Acura veered into northbound traffic where it crashed with a Subaru Outback and a Ford F250 before coming to rest.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found the driver of the Acura unresponsive in his vehicle. Officers extricated the man and performed CPR until Aurora firefighters arrived.
The man was taken by ambulance to a local hospital. Despite the life-saving efforts of first responders, the man passed away. The cause and manner of death, in addition to the driver’s identity, will be released by the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office.
There were no other occupants in the Acura. No other injuries were reported. The crash remains under investigation by the Aurora Police Department Traffic Section.
All northbound lanes of South Parker Road and all but one lane of southbound traffic were closed because of the crash. The roadways were reopened at 1:12 p.m.
This is the 49th traffic-related fatality of 2022.
Joe Moylan
Public Information Officer
Public Affairs Unit
720.432.5095
(December 19) The Aurora Police Department is trying to locate the victim of an attempted carjacking.
The incident occurred at 7:50 p.m. Sunday when two suspects in a stolen Kia attempted to pull the driver of a light-colored SUV out of their vehicle near the intersection of South Blackhawk Street and East Wesley Avenue in the Heather Gardens neighborhood.
Officers on patrol in the area witnessed the attempted carjacking and pursued the suspects after the Kia they were driving sped from the scene. The suspects were apprehended.
The victim also left the scene. Little information is known about the victim and their vehicle, making it difficult for officers to contact them.
Investigators are interested in speaking with the victim to ensure they didn’t sustain any injuries during the incident, to connect them with community resources if needed and to hear their story.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720.913.STOP (7867). Tipsters can remain anonymous.
Joe Moylan
Public Information Officer
Public Affairs Unit
720.432.5095
(November 12) A 20 y/o woman died following a single vehicle crash near South Tower Road and East Girard Avenue.
On November 12, 2022 at 00:45 a.m. Aurora 911 began receiving calls about a crash at the intersection of South Tower Road and East Girard Avenue. Officers responded to the scene and found a gray Dodge Charger near the northwest corner. The adult male driver and adult female passenger were both transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Sadly, the woman did not survive and was pronounced deceased at the hospital. Her identification will be released by the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office after next of kin has been notified.
The initial investigation determined the Charger was traveling south on South Tower Road. The driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed in the intersection of East Girard Avenue. Speed is believed to be a factor.
The Aurora Police Department Traffic Investigation responded to the scene and closed the intersection for several hours so they could collect evidence, photograph the scene, and take necessary measurements. The investigation is ongoing and will determine if any other factors contributed to the crash. If you witnessed the crash or have any information, and you have not already spoken to investigators, please contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720.913.STOP (7867).
This is the 43rd traffic related fatality of 2022.
Sergeant Faith Goodrich
Public Information Officer
Media Relations Unit
720.432.5095
(Nov. 11) A man has died after being struck by a driver who then fled the scene on East Hampden Avenue.
The crash occurred about 10:50 p.m. last night, November 10, near the intersection of East Hampden Avenue and South Dawson Street in District 3. The Aurora Police Department Traffic Unit responded, and officers learned the man was lying in the left lane of eastbound Hampden Avenue when he was struck by a black SUV. The driver did not stop after the crash and the man was pronounced deceased on scene.
The identity of the victim will be released by the Arapahoe County Coroner's Office after positive identification and notification of next of kin.
If you have any information about this unknown black SUV, or the driver, please contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers. Tipsters can anonymously report any information to Metro Denver Crime Stoppers and doing so allows them to be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.
This is the 42nd traffic-related fatality for 2022.
Agent Matthew Longshore
Public Information Officer
Public Affairs Unit
720.432.5095
(October 30) A 12-year-old girl has died, numerous others seriously injured, following a crash at the intersection of South Buckley Road and East Kent Drive.
On October 29, 2022 at 07:16 p.m., officers were called to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of South Buckley road and East Kent Drive. Once first responders arrived on scene, they located a total of twelve people that were injured as a result of this crash. The ages of the injured ranged from 6-months-old to 31-years-old. Eleven were transported to various hospitals, and a 12-year-old girl was pronounced deceased on scene.
Initial investigation found that a Dodge Journey, being driven by a 15-year-old, and which was reported stolen earlier in the afternoon, was traveling northbound on South Buckley Road at a high rate of speed. A Toyota Tacoma, turning left onto East Kent Drive from southbound South Buckley Road, was struck on the passenger side of the vehicle. There were four people in the Tacoma: a 31-year-old man, 29-year-old woman, 3-year-old girl and 6-month-old girl. All four were transported to the hospital, the two adults with life-threatening injuries. There were eight juveniles in the Dodge Journey: 16-year-old boy, 16-year-old girl, three 15-year-old boys, a 14-year-old girl, a 13-year-old girl, and a 12-year-old girl. Seven of them were transported to the hospital with various injuries, some life-threatening, and the 12-year-old was pronounced deceased.
The 15-year-old driver is currently in custody for an outstanding warrant. Additional charges relating to this crash are pending. The intersection was closed for a few hours so Traffic Investigators could collect evidence, photographs, and measurements. This investigation is ongoing, but it is believed that the driver was impaired and a contributing factor.
The Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office will release the identity of the deceased girl.
Please contact the Aurora Police Traffic Section if you witnessed this crash or have dash-camera footage of the crash and have not yet spoken to investigators. Tipsters can anonymously report any information to Metro Denver Crime Stoppers and could be eligible for up to $2,000 reward.
This is the 40th traffic-related fatality for 2022.
Agent Matthew Longshore
Public Information Officer
Public Affairs Unit
720.432.5095
(October 27) A 57-year-old has died following a crash earlier this month near the intersection South Waco Street and East Girard Avenue.
On October 12, 2022 at 09:23 a.m., officers were called to a single-vehicle crash at the intersection of South Waco Street and East Girard Avenue. The 57-year-old man driving the vehicle was found suffering life-threatening injuries and was transported to the hospital. Sadly, he did not survive and was pronounced deceased days later.
Initial investigation found that a Dodge Durango was traveling southbound on South Waco Street when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. It was believed that the 57-year-old driver had suffered a medical episode prior to the crash. No other vehicles were involved.
The identification of the deceased would be released by the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office.
Please contact the Aurora Police Traffic Section if you witnessed this crash or have dash-camera footage of the crash and have not yet spoken to investigators. Tipsters can anonymously report any information to Metro Denver Crime Stoppers and could be eligible for up to $2,000 reward.
This is the 38th traffic-related fatality for 2022.
Agent Matthew Longshore
Public Information Officer
Public Affairs Unit
720.432.5095
(October 28) An Iowa man was arrested Friday morning on suspicion of killing a woman in a parking lot off South Parker Road.
John Thoren, 42, has been booked into the Aurora Jail on suspicion of second-degree murder stemming from an altercation that occurred in a parking lot early Friday morning.
Aurora police officers initially responded at 2:25 a.m. to a report of a shooting in the back parking lot of 6360 South Parker Road. When officers arrived, they learned the shooting stemmed from an altercation between a man and a woman, who were strangers to each other. Officers and EMS responders provided lifesaving measures, but the victim, a 46-year-old, was pronounced deceased.
The shooter, John Thoren, called 911 and cooperated with the officers on scene. He was then transported to Police Headquarters where he was interviewed by detectives from the Aurora Police Major Crimes Homicide Unit. Following these interviews, Thoren was arrested and booked into jail.
This case will be prosecuted by the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office. Any further details about this incident should be directed to their office.
If you have any information about this shooting, and did not speak to detectives on scene, you are asked to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720.913.STOP (7867). Tipsters could be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000 and may remain anonymous.
Agent Matthew Longshore
Public Information Officer
Public Affairs Unit
720.432.5095
(October 26) Two Aurora men have been arrested in connection with the fatal hit and run crash that killed a man and his two dogs in August.
Stephen Carter, 22, and Cullin Barnes, 45, were both arrested on suspicion of Attempting to Influence a Public Servant. These charges relate to both men making false statements to investigators during the fatal hit and run investigation.
Investigators have been continuously working to positively identify those involved in this tragic crash that killed a man and his two dogs in the early morning hours on August 5, 2022. Investigators determined that Cullin, the vehicle's owner, was inside of the vehicle at the time of the crash but denies being the driver. Detectives are still waiting for other forensic evidence to determine who was actually driving the vehicle at the time of the crash.
In coordination with Metro Denver Crime Stoppers and the Aurora Reward Fund, the reward for information is still at $10,000. We are asking anyone with information about this crash to please come forward with details. You can remain anonymous by using Metro Denver Crime Stoppers and still be eligible for the reward.
Agent Matthew Longshore
Public Information Officer
Public Affairs Unit
720.432.5095
Cullin Barnes (courtesy of Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office)
Stephen Carter
Information previously released
(August 9) The Aurora Police Traffic Section, in coordination with Metro Denver Crime Stoppers and the Aurora Reward Fund, in announcing a reward increase for information leading to the arrest of the driver involved in this fatal hit and run crash. The reward for information is now $10,000.
We are urging anyone with information about this incident, or the driver, to immediately reach out to Metro Denver Crime Stoppers by calling 720.913.7867 or submitting an online tip. Tipsters can remain anonymous and still be eligible for the reward.
We are also asking our community, that lives in the area of South Reservoir Road and East Mansfield, to review any exterior camera footage that they might have on August 5 between the hours of 2:20 a.m. and 3:30 a.m. If you have any individuals that are seen walking by your location, and was captured on camera, please notify Aurora Police Traffic Sergeant Carlton by calling 303.739.6243. You can also submit this evidence anonymously by using the Metro Denver Crime Stoppers website. Even the smallest detail may be able to assist investigators with identifying and locating the suspect.
Agent Matthew Longshore
Public Information Officer
Public Affairs Unit
720.432.5095
Information previously released
(August 5) The suspect is on the run after hitting and killing a pedestrian and two dogs on South Reservoir Road.
On August 5, 2022 at about 2:30 a.m., Aurora911 received reports of a single vehicle crash near the intersection of South Reservoir Road and East Mansfield Avenue. Aurora Fire Rescue and Aurora Police responded and discovered a man and two dogs lying in the grass nearby, as well as a crashed vehicle in the center of South Reservoir Road. A 41-year-old man was pronounced deceased on scene and both dogs were also killed.
Preliminary investigation indicates that a Toyota Sequoia was traveling southbound on South Reservoir Road, just south of East Mansfield Avenue. The Toyota left the roadway, striking the pedestrian and two dogs on the sidewalk on the west side of Reservoir, killing all three of them. A bus stop, numerous signs and an electrical box were also struck in this crash. The Sequoia came to rest after driving over the center median. The driver of the Sequoia, an unknown man, left the scene on foot, leaving the vehicle behind, prior to officers’ arrival.
Southbound Reservoir was closed for multiple hours so the Traffic Investigators could collect evidence, photograph the scene, and take necessary measurements. This investigation is ongoing and will determine the speed of the vehicle prior to the crash, as well as any other contributing factors.
The identification of the deceased will be released by the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office once next of kin has been notified and they have been positively identified.
If you have any information on the identity of the suspect, witnessed this crash or have dash-camera footage of the crash, and have not yet spoken to investigators, please contact the Aurora Police Traffic Section or Metro Denver Crime Stoppers. By using Crime Stoppers, tipsters can remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward of up-to $2,000.
This is the 26th traffic related fatality of 2022.
Agent Matthew Longshore
Public Information Officer
Public Affairs Unit
720.432.5095
(October 26) An Aurora woman was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of killing another woman earlier this week in the Mission Viejo neighborhood.
Tamara Minh Le, 31, faces one charge of first-degree murder stemming from Sunday’s fatal shooting in the 4100 block of South Mobile Circle in Aurora. Le is being held without bond in the Arapahoe County Detention Center pending her first appearance in court.
Le and her vehicle were identified earlier this week by the Aurora Police Department’s Major Crimes Homicide Unit. She was arrested Tuesday morning without incident by members of the fugitive and SWAT teams.
The Arapahoe County Coroner's Office will release the identity of the deceased victim once she is positively identified and next of kin has been notified.
The investigation into this incident is still ongoing. We are asking anyone with any information about this case to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720.913.STOP (7867). Tipsters could be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000 and may remain anonymous.
Agent Matthew Longshore
Public Information Officer
Public Affairs Unit
720.432.5095
Information previously released - additionally, the age of the woman was incorrectly published initially. She was believed to be 47-years-old but was actually 39-years-old after confirming her identity.
(October 23) A woman dies after being shot in the Mission Viejo neighborhood. Investigators with the Aurora Police Major Crimes Homicide Unit are actively looking for the suspect.
On October 23, 2022, at about 2:08 p.m., Aurora Police Officers responded to a shooting in the 4100 block of South Mobile Circle. Officers found a 39-year-old woman inside the home who was shot. She was transported to the hospital where sadly she later died from her injuries.
Investigators from the department's Major Crimes Homicide Unit (MCHU) responded to the scene and worked with officers to locate evidence and interview witnesses. Investigators will use any information they gather from witnesses and evidence, as well as any cameras in the area, to positively identify anyone involved in this homicide. Currently, no arrests have been made and no suspects have been identified.
The Arapahoe County Coroner's Office will release the identity of the deceased victim once she is positively identified and next of kin has been notified.
If you have any information about this shooting, and did not speak to detectives on scene, you are asked to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720.913.STOP (7867). Tipsters could be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000 and still may remain anonymous.
Agent Matthew Longshore
Public Information Officer
Public Affairs Unit
720.432.5095
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