APD News 2023

Woman Dies After Hit and Run Crash on E. Alameda Ave.

12/30/2023

The Aurora Police Department is investigating an auto-pedestrian crash involving one unknown vehicle and a woman.

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Man Dies Following Hit and Run Crash on Yosemite Street

12/25/2023

A man is dead in what is believed to be a hit and run crash on Yosemite Street.

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Aurora Police Traffic Unit Investigating Fatal Motorcycle vs. Vehicle Crash

12/04/2023

The Aurora Police Department Traffic Investigation Unit is investigating a fatal motorcycle versus vehicle crash that occurred Sunday night in west Aurora.

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Young Man Dies After Car Crash Sunday Night

12/04/2023

A young man passed away Sunday night after a single vehicle car crash that sent two other passengers to the hospital.

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Aurora Police Investigating Shooting at Large House Party

12/02/2023

The Aurora Police Department is investigating a shooting with multiple victims that occurred overnight in the 1300 block of Joliet Street.

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Aurora Police Investigating Fatal Stabbing

11/27/2023

The Aurora Police Department Major Crime Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred Sunday night in south Aurora.

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Aurora Police Searching for Driver Involved in Sunday Fatal Crash

11/26/2023

The Aurora Police Department is searching for a driver involved Sunday morning in a fatal crash in southwest Aurora.

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Detectives Investigating Homicide at West Aurora Apartment Complex

11/14/2023

The Aurora Police Department Major Crime Homicide Unit is investigating a double shooting that occurred Monday night at an apartment complex in west Aurora.

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Aurora Detectives Seek Info on 1-year Anniversary of Crystal Way Homicide

11/12/2023

The Aurora Police Department Major Crime Homicide Unit is asking for the public’s help with information about a homicide that occurred last year in central Aurora.

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Aurora Woman Dies in Sunday Night Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Crash

11/07/2023

An Aurora woman has died from injuries she sustained in a vehicle versus pedestrian crash late Sunday night in southwest Aurora.

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Aurora Man Dies After Last Week’s Multi-Vehicle Crash at Colfax, I-225

10/30/2023

A 57-year-old Aurora man has died from injuries he sustained last week in a multi-vehicle crash on Colfax Avenue near Interstate 225.

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Aurora Police Investigating Homicide in Southlands Neighborhood

10/22/2023

The Aurora Police Department Major Crime Homicide Unit is investigating a homicide that occurred Sunday afternoon in the Southlands neighborhood.

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Aurora Man Dies Friday Night in Single Motorcycle Crash

10/21/2023

A 27-year-old Aurora man died Friday night in a single motorcycle crash in the Laredo Highline neighborhood.

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Aurora Police Department Investigating Homicide, Suicide

10/19/2023

The Aurora Police Department Major Crime Homicide Unit is investigating a homicide-suicide in the Tollgate Overlook neighborhood.

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UPDATE: Arrest Made: Aurora Police Department Investigating Fatal Double Stabbing

10/18/2023

The Aurora Police Department Major Crime Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal double stabbing that occurred Monday in an alley in the Del Mark Parkway neighborhood.

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Aurora Police Releases IA Findings from June Officer-Involved Shooting

10/10/2023

The Aurora Police Department Internal Investigations Bureau has completed its review of the June 1, 2023, fatal officer-involved shooting stemming from a convenience store robbery that occurred in the 800 block of N. Dayton Street.

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Aurora Police Investigating Fatal Auto-Pedestrian Crash in North Aurora

10/03/2023

The Aurora Police Department Traffic Investigation Unit is investigating a fatal vehicle versus pedestrian crash that occurred Tuesday morning in the North Aurora neighborhood.

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Aurora Police Investigating Fatal Traffic Crash in Meadow Hills

10/01/2023

The Aurora Police Department Traffic Investigation Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Saturday in the Meadow Hills neighborhood.

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Aurora Police Investigating Homicide at Apartment Complex in Lyn Knoll

10/01/2023

The Aurora Police Department Major Crime Homicide Unit is investigating a homicide at an apartment complex in the Lyn Knoll neighborhood.

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UPDATE: 2nd Arrest Made: Aurora Police Investigate Fatal Shooting in 6100-blk South Main Street

09/30/2023

The Aurora Police Department's Major Crime Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting Saturday night in a parking lot of the Southlands mall.

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Aurora Police Investigating Double Fatal Crash in Expo Park

09/30/2023

The Aurora Police Department Traffic Investigation Unit is investigating a double fatal crash in the Expo Park neighborhood.

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Woman Dies in Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Crash on S. Chambers and E. Pheasant Run Pkwy

09/28/2023

The Aurora Police Department Traffic Investigation Unit is investigating a fatal vehicle versus pedestrian crash that occurred Wednesday night.

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Woman Dies in Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Crash on E. Colfax and N. Ursula

09/23/2023

The Aurora Police Department Traffic Investigation Unit is investigating a fatal vehicle versus pedestrian crash that occurred early Saturday morning.

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Denver Man Dies Following Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Crash on Colfax in Aurora

09/22/2023

A Denver man has died from injuries sustained earlier this week in a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Colfax Avenue in North Aurora.

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Aurora Police Department Makes Arrest in East Hampden Fatal Shooting

09/21/2023

The Aurora Police Department Major Crime Homicide Unit has arrested an Aurora man following a fatal shooting Wednesday in the Seven Hills neighborhood.

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Aurora Police Investigating Homicide Originally Reported as a Suicide

09/21/2023

The Aurora Police Department Major Crime Homicide Unit is investigating a homicide that was originally reported last week as a suicide.

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Man Dies from Injuries Sustained in July Motorcycle vs. Pedestrian Crash

09/20/2023

A man has died from injuries he sustained in a motorcycle versus pedestrian crash in July in the Dam East Dam West neighborhood.

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Woman Lays Down In Parking Lot, Dies After Being Run Over

09/17/2023

A woman lays down in a travel lane in parking lot of TMCA and is run over by a car, killing her.

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APD Traffic Unit investigating fatal crash involving a motorcycle

09/16/2023

APD's Traffic Unit is investigating a fatal crash between an SUV and a motorcycle at Iliff and Quintero.

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Arapahoe Man Arrested in Aqua Vista Park Reckless Driving Investigation

09/15/2023

The Aurora Police Department has arrested an Arapahoe County man following reckless driving incidents involving children earlier this week near Aqua Vista Park.

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Aurora Police Department Investigating Thursday Night Homicide

09/15/2023

The Aurora Police Department Major Crime Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting Thursday night in the Heather Gardens neighborhood.

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Aurora Police Asking for Public’s Help with IDs of Armed Robbery Suspects

09/12/2023

The Aurora Police Department is asking for the public’s help with information about three of four suspects associated with gun crimes in Aurora, Thornton and Longmont.

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Aurora Police Investigating Friday Fatal SUV vs. Motorcycle Crash

09/12/2023

The Aurora Police Department Traffic Investigation Unit is investigating a fatal vehicle versus motorcycle crash that occurred last week in the City Center neighborhood.

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Aurora Police Investigating Overnight Fatal Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Crash

09/11/2023

The Aurora Police Department Traffic Investigation Unit is investigating a fatal vehicle versus pedestrian crash that occurred Sunday night in North Aurora.

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Aurora Police Department Investigating Homicide in North Aurora

09/08/2023

The Aurora Police Department’s Major Crime Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting in the North Aurora neighborhood.

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Aurora Man Dies from Injuries Sustained in Saturday Crash on Chambers

09/05/2023

An Aurora man died Sunday from injuries he sustained in a serious vehicle crash Saturday night in the Southeast Crossing neighborhood.

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Aurora Police Make Arrest in Homicide Case at RTD Light Rail Station

09/02/2023

The Aurora Police Department’s Major Crime Homicide Unit has arrested a Denver man following a killing earlier this week at a light rail station in unincorporated Arapahoe County south of the Dam East Dam West neighborhood.

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Aurora Police Chief Art Acevedo Announces Appointment of Division Chief

08/31/2023

Aurora Police Department Chief Art Acevedo announced Thursday the appointment of Kevin Barnes to division chief.

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UPDATE: Last Suspect in RAVEN COCCA Investigation Captured Wednesday

08/30/2023

The Regional Anti-Violence Enforcement Network conducted a multi-agency operation early Tuesday morning and arrested seven people in connection with a Colorado Organized Crime Control Act investigation.

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UPDATE: Arrest Made: Aurora Police Major Crimes Homicide Unit Investigating Fatal Shooting

08/28/2023

The Aurora Police Department Major Crimes Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Sunday night in the 1500 block of S. Galena Way.

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Aurora Police and Community College of Aurora Announce Historic Partnership

08/28/2023

This fall, CCA and APD will unveil its newly developed Cadet Pilot Program joint partnership that will afford young Aurora residents the opportunity to both learn and serve in the community they call home.

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Aurora Police Involved in Shooting Responding to Dispute with Firearm

08/25/2023

An Aurora police officer was involved in a fatal shooting early Wednesday morning while responding to a confrontation between two people involving a firearm in the Del Mar Parkway neighborhood.

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UPDATE: 4th Arrest Made: Aurora Police Investigating Homicide in Del Mar Park Neighborhood

08/23/2023

The Aurora Police Department Major Crime Homicide Unit made another arrest Tuesday in connection with a fatal shooting in August in the Del Mar Park neighborhood.

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Aurora Police Investigating Double Homicide in North Aurora Neighborhood

08/19/2023

The Aurora Police Department Major Crime Homicide Unit is investigating a double homicide after two shooting victims were discovered in an alley in North Aurora.

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Aurora Police Investigating Homicide After Body Found in Denver

08/08/2023

The Aurora Police Department Major Crimes Homicide Unit is investigating a homicide after a body was found Monday in Denver.

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Aurora Police Major Crimes Homicide Unit Investigating Fatal Shooting

08/07/2023

The Aurora Police Department Major Crimes Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Saturday morning in the 3200 block of Peoria Street.

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Aurora Police Traffic Unit Investigating Fatal Single-Vehicle Rollover Crash

08/03/2023

The Aurora Police Department Traffic Investigation Unit is investigating a fatal single-vehicle rollover crash that occurred early Thursday morning in the Side Creek neighborhood.

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Aurora Police Investigating Fatal Auto vs. Pedestrian Crash

07/30/2023

The Aurora Police Department Traffic Investigation Unit is investigating a fatal vehicle versus pedestrian crash in the Del Mar Parkway neighborhood.

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Aurora Police Department Seeks Information about Suspicious Incident

07/25/2023

The Aurora Police Department’s Major Crime Homicide Unit is asking for the public’s help with information about a suspicious incident.

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One Dead After Vehicles Crash with Dump Truck

07/18/2023

The Aurora Police Department’s Traffic Investigation Unit is investigating a fatal three-vehicle crash on Tuesday.

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Three Dead After Vehicle Crash on I-225

07/17/2023

The Aurora Police Department’s Traffic Investigation Unit is investigating after three people died in a single-vehicle crash Sunday night. This crash also left two others in the hospital with serious injuries.

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Man, Woman Die in Vehicle Crash on I-225

07/17/2023

The Aurora Police Department’s Traffic Investigation Unit is investigating after a man and a woman died in a single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning. This crash also left one adult woman in the hospital with serious injuries.

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Aurora Man Arrested on Homicide Charges Following Thursday Stabbing

07/14/2023

An Aurora man was arrested Thursday night after fatally stabbing another man in front of an apartment complex in the North Aurora neighborhood.

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Aurora Strengthens Commitment to Traffic Safety with Launch of Photo Speed Program

07/14/2023

As part of the city of Aurora’s commitment to public safety, the Aurora Police Department launched Friday a photo speed enforcement pilot program, which city council approved in July 2022. The goal of this new program is to make travel on city roadways safer for all road users.

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Brighton Man Dies in Rollover Crash in Gateway Park Neighborhood

07/10/2023

A Brighton man died early Monday morning in a two-vehicle rollover crash in the Gateway Park neighborhood.

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UPDATE: Reward Increase: Teenage Boy Killed in Parking Lot Shooting

07/07/2023

A young teenage boy was killed in a shooting that took place in the parking lot of the Aurora Mall.

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19-year-old Dies in Vehicle vs. Motorcycle Crash in Aurora

07/06/2023

Driver of vehicle suffers life-threatening injuries. Crash is currently being investigated by Aurora's Traffic Unit.

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Aurora Man Arrested in Fatal Shooting of Teen After Attempted Car Break-In

07/06/2023

An Aurora man has been arrested following a fatal shooting Wednesday night involving two minors who were attempting to break into the man’s car.

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Woman dies following a two-vehicle crash on E. Colfax Ave

07/04/2023

A 69-year-old woman tragically died after being involved in a two-vehicle crash.

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Additional Video in June 1 Officer-Involved Shooting

06/26/2023

The Aurora Police Department continues to investigate the armed robbery that led to the officer-involved shooting (OIS) of Jor’Dell Richardson, and the 18th Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) continues to investigate the OIS

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UPDATE: Arrest Made: Major Crimes Unit Investigating Suspicious Death

06/24/2023

Aurora Police Major Crimes Unit Investigating Shooting Death in District 1

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Aurora Police, Partner Agencies Announce Registration Enforcement Campaign

06/21/2023

The Aurora Police Department in partnership with several regional agencies will be participating in an enforcement campaign targeting expired and unregistered vehicles.

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Man Killed Crossing Havana

06/17/2023

Aurora Police Investigating Crash That Killed Pedestrian Crossing Havana Street

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Aurora Police Investigating Fatal Pickup vs. Motorcycle Crash

06/15/2023

The Aurora Police Department’s Traffic Investigation Unit is investigating a deadly vehicle versus motorcycle crash that occurred Wednesday in Northeast Aurora.

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UPDATE: Arrests Made: Aurora Police Investigating Fatal Road-Rage Shooting

06/13/2023

The Aurora Police Department arrested on Monday two people in connection with a fatal road-rage shooting last week in the Dayton Triangle neighborhood.

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UPDATE: Body-Camera Footage Released: Aurora Police Officer Involved in Shooting Trying to Arrest Robbery Suspect

06/09/2023

Body-camera footage was released regarding a shooting involving an Aurora Police Officer that happened on Thursday, June 1, while trying to arrest an armed robbery suspect.

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Aurora Police Respond to Fatal Vehicle Maintenance Accident

06/03/2023

The Aurora Police Department responded Saturday to a report of a man who died while performing maintenance on a vehicle.

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Aurora Man Dies Following Vehicle vs. Motorcycle Crash in Gateway Park

06/03/2023

A 21-year-old Aurora man died Saturday from injuries he sustained earlier this week in a vehicle versus motorcycle crash in the Gateway Park neighborhood.

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Aurora Police Make Arrest in Sex Assault Case Involving Lyft Driver, Minor

06/02/2023

The Aurora Police Department has made an arrest following a sexual assault investigation involving a young teenage passenger and a Lyft driver.

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Aurora Police Arrest Mother in Missing Child Case

06/01/2023

The Aurora Police Department has arrested an Aurora woman following an investigation into a report of a missing 5-year-old girl.

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Single Vehicle Rollover Crash Kills Driver

05/29/2023

APD's Traffic Unit is investigating a single-vehicle rollover crash that killed a 22-year-old Denver man last night.

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APD's Traffic Unit Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash

05/27/2023

An Aurora man has died following a crash near the intersection of East Smith Rd and Chambers Rd.

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UPDATE: Arrest Made: Aurora Police Investigating Overnight Homicide in Hoffman Heights

05/27/2023

The Aurora Police Department has arrested a man in connection to a homicide earlier this month.

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Aurora Police Arrest Denver Man Following Overnight Fatal Crash

05/26/2023

A Denver man was arrested Thursday night after leaving the scene of a fatal vehicle versus bicycle crash in North Aurora.

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UPDATE: Arrest Made: Aurora Police Investigating Overnight Homicide in Centre Pointe Neighborhood

05/26/2023

The Aurora Police Department announced Friday it has arrested a woman in connection with a fatal shooting earlier this month in the Centre Pointe neighborhood.

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Aurora Traffic Unit Investigating Fatal Auto-Ped Near Bicentennial Park

05/25/2023

The Aurora Police Department’s Traffic Investigation Unit is investigating a fatal vehicle versus pedestrian crash near Bicentennial Park.

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Woman Dies After Fatal Auto-Pedestrian Crash on I-70

05/25/2023

The Aurora Police Department's Traffic Investigation Unit is investigating a fatal crash that happened Wednesday night on Interstate 70, west of Chambers Road.

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Man Dies After Fatal Motorcycle Crash

05/20/2023

The Aurora Police Department's Traffic Investigation Unit is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that happened Friday night in the Centretech area.

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Aurora Police Investigating Fatal March Crash in Pheasant Run Neighborhood

05/19/2023

The Aurora Police Department’s Traffic Investigation Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred more than two months ago in the Pheasant Run neighborhood.

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Traffic Unit Investigating Fatal Chambers Road Crash

05/14/2023

The Aurora Police Department Traffic Investigations Unit is investigating a fatal crash that happened overnight on Chambers Road near I-70.

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Early Morning Airport Boulevard Crash Leaves One Dead

05/13/2023

The Aurora Police Department is investigating a fatal wrong-way crash on Airport Boulevard.

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Aurora Police Major Crimes Unit Investigating Homicide in North Aurora

05/09/2023

The Aurora Police Department’s Major Crimes Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Monday morning in the North Aurora neighborhood.

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Aurora Police Department Investigating Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash

05/05/2023

The Aurora Police Department’s Traffic Investigations Unit is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred late Thursday night in the Delmar Parkway neighborhood.

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Aurora Police Investigating Fatal Rollover Crash

05/01/2023

The Aurora Police Department Traffic Investigations Unit is investigating a fatal crash that happened Sunday night, April 30 in District 2.

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Denver Man Dies in Motorcycle Versus Car Crash

04/28/2023

A 41-year-old Denver mad died Thursday night in a motorcycle versus car crash in the Aurora Highlands neighborhood.

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Woman Dead After Vehicle Crash on S. Quentin Way

04/25/2023

The Aurora Police Department Traffic Investigations Unit is investigating a fatal crash that happened Tuesday morning on South Quentin Way and East Iliff Avenue.

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The Aurora Police Department Joins the Nation’s First-Ever Law Enforcement-Community Engagement Network

04/19/2023

The Aurora Police Department has been selected to participate in LECEN, the nation's first network to support the critical work of officers tasked with leading community engagement efforts within their departments.

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Aurora Teenager Arrested on Manslaughter Charges in Shooting of Friend

04/17/2023

An Aurora teenager was arrested over the weekend on manslaughter charges in the shooting death of another teenager.

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Pedestrian Dies Days Later After Crash on E. Alameda Pkwy

04/11/2023

A man stepped into traffic, against the walking signal, and was struck by a vehicle. He died a few days later.

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Second Person Dies After Shooting, Car Crash

04/06/2023

UPDATE: A second person has died after being involved in a serious two-vehicle crash stemming from a shooting earlier this month in a shopping center parking lot in Aurora.

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One Man Dead After Motorcycle Crash on S. Tower Road

04/06/2023

APD Traffic Unit is investigating a fatal crash involving a single motorcycle at South Tower Road and East Kansas Avenue that happened on Sunday.

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UPDATE: 2nd Suspect Arrested on Murder Charges in Crawl Space Grave Investigation

04/05/2023

A second suspect has been arrested on murder charges following the discovery earlier this week of a grave in the crawl space of an Aurora condo.

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Woman found shot near grocery store, later dies

04/01/2023

Detectives from the Major Crimes Homicide Unit is investigating, no arrests as of Saturday night.

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Motorcycle Rider Killed in Crash on E. Mexico Ave

03/31/2023

Man riding a motorcycle died after getting into a crash with an SUV Friday evening.

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Aurora Police Department’s K9 Martigan has received donation of body armor

03/31/2023

Aurora Police Department’s K9 Martigan has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

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Aurora Man Dies After Fatal Car Crash

03/30/2023

The Aurora Police Traffic Investigations Unit is investigating a single vehicle crash that left a 26-year-old man dead.

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Aurora Police Department Announces Training Milestones

03/28/2023

The Aurora Police Department announced Tuesday it has completed department-wide training in four key areas of public safety, in accordance with the Consent Decree.

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Man Dies in Crash on Interstate 225

03/26/2023

A 58-year-old man is killed when his Lexus sedan was wedged underneath a trailer of a semi-truck.

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