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The Aurora Police News Blog was created in 2016 as a new way to share news and information from the Aurora Police Department with the community we serve. It is maintained by the staff of the Public Information Officer. 

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September 2017 - Posts
On the afternoon of September 6, 2017, members of the Aurora Police Department made an arrest in connection with this case.  Michael Christopher Taylor (DOB 03/09/1983) was arrested for the charge of attempted first-degree murder.  The case will be reviewed by the Arapahoe County District Attorney's Office.

The victim in this case still remains in critical condition.

At this time, a photograph of Taylor will not be released because there is still follow-up to be conducted in this investigation.

The investigation remains open and is on-going.  There is no further information to provide at this time.  

Investigators would still like to speak with anyone who may have witnessed this shooting or with anyone who has information about this case. Witnesses are asked to call Detective Mike Prince with the Major Crimes/Homicide Unit at 303.739.6127 or they can call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720.913.7867. By using Crime Stoppers tipsters can remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000. 

Officer Bill Hummel
Public Information Officer
Media Relations Unit
303.739.6038



Information previous released on September 5, 2017

On September 5, 2017 at approximately 2:40 P.M., Aurora Police Officers were dispatched to Shaus Motorsport located at 15551 E. 6th Ave. on the report of a shooting. Responding Officers located an adult male inside of the business who was suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Officers rendered medical aid until paramedics arrived and subsequently transported the victim to an area hospital.

In the early stages of the investigation, information lead officers to the area of Hinkley High School. Officers determined through the course of investigation that an incident at the school was unrelated to the shooting. As a precaution, Hinkley High school was placed on a lockout status for approximately 30 minutes.

Investigators from the Major Crimes/Homicide Unit responded to the scene and are following up on leads and interviewing witnesses to determine what events lead up to the shooting.

The identity of the victim, who remains in critical condition, is not being released at this time.

The investigation into this incident is active and on-going. There is no further information to release at this time.

Investigators would like to speak with anyone who may have witnessed this shooting or with anyone who has information about this case. Witnesses are asked to call Detective Mike Prince with the Major Crimes/Homicide Unit at 303.739.6127 or they can call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720.913.7867. By using Crime Stoppers tipsters can remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.

We will provide further updates when information becomes available.

Officer Bill Hummel
Public Information Officer
Media Relations Unit
303.739.6038
Posted by [email protected]  On Sep 06, 2017 at 6:09 PM
  

On June 21st, 2017 at 3:11 PM Aurora Police officers were dispatched to a 2 vehicle head on collision on E. Yale Ave just west of S. Chambers Rd in Aurora.  The investigation found that an SUV driven by 41 year old Gonzalo Fabian Moreno had been eastbound on E. Yale Ave, and crossed over several of lanes and into oncoming westbound E. Yale Ave traffic.   As a result he crashed head-on into a car driven by an 86 year old husband and his 84 year old wife as they were on their way home from grocery shopping.  The crash was well witnessed and multiple people stopped to assist the injured and called 911 for help.

All 3 parties were transported to a local hospital.  Despite medical efforts, the husband and wife, Larry and Jetta Feil, died from their injuries.  Gonzalo Moreno was cooperative with this investigation and said he fell asleep at the wheel.  He provided a voluntary blood sample to APD, the results of which showed he had been Driving while Under the Influence of alcohol/drugs or both.  As a result of the crash investigation, a warrant was applied for and approved for the arrest of Mr. Moreno.  He was arrested on September 4th, 2017, for 2 counts of Vehicular Homicide DUI/DUID, 2 counts of Vehicular Homicide Reckless Driving and other traffic related charges. 

Posted by [email protected]  On Sep 05, 2017 at 3:15 PM
  
 
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