(Aug. 30, 2025) – The Aurora Police Department was involved in an officer-involved shooting Saturday evening following a traffic crash on East 6th Avenue near Sable Boulevard.
At 7:31 p.m., an officer was attempting to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation when the driver struck another car traveling eastbound on East 6th Avenue. After the initial crash, the vehicle crossed over the median and collided with a second vehicle traveling westbound.
Following the crash, the officer approached and gave commands to the driver. The man exited the vehicle but did not listen to the officer’s instructions and a physical altercation occurred. During the altercation, the officer observed a firearm on the ground near the man. The man was not holding the firearm but advanced toward the officer in a fighting stance while the officer backed away and continued giving commands. The officer then fired his weapon, striking the man.
Additional officers responded to assist and provided first aid until medical personnel arrived. The man died at the scene.
The involved officer was wearing a body-worn camera that captured the incident. There were also numerous other cameras in the area that recorded portions of the encounter.
The involved officer has been placed on paid administrative leave in accordance with department policy. The 18th Judicial Critical Incident Response Team is investigating the officer-involved shooting. The Aurora Police Department is conducting a parallel administrative review.
The investigation remains active and ongoing. Anyone with information is asked 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 Matthew Longshore
Public Information Officer
720.432.5095
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