UPDATE: Arrest Made: Aurora Police Investigating Homicide in Del Mar Park Neighborhood
(Sept. 3, 2023) – The Aurora Police Department’s Major Crime Homicide Unit has made an arrest in connection with a fatal shooting last month in the Del Mar Park neighborhood.
The suspect, a 16-year-old boy, was arrested Saturday afternoon on charges of first-degree murder and aggravated robbery. The suspect is not being identified because he is a minor.
The charges stem from about 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, when officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 900 block of Paris Street. A 49-year-old man died at the scene.
The case remains under investigation and more arrests are expected. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720.913.STOP (7867).
Joe Moylan
Public Information Officer
720.432.5095
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Information previously released.
(Aug. 23, 2023) – The Aurora Police Department Major Crime Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting stemming from a motor vehicle theft early Wednesday morning in the Del Mar Park neighborhood.
Officers responded at 4:39 a.m. Wednesday, to a report of a shooting in the 900 block of Paris Street. Once on scene, officers located a 49-year-old Aurora man inside of a home with an obvious gunshot wound.
Officers performed life-saving actions until Aurora Fire Rescue arrived and took over emergency medical treatment. Those life-saving actions were unsuccessful, and the man died at the scene.
The early stage of the investigation has revealed the man and his son were woken to the sound of two suspects stealing scooters parked in the backyard of their house. The man and his son confronted the suspects, who drove away on the stolen scooters.
The man and his son chased the suspects in their pickup. During the chase, shots were fired at the pickup.
The man and son returned home, at which point they noticed a vehicle drive by the front of the house and fire several rounds into the home. One bullet struck the man, fatally wounding him.
Investigators identified multiple scenes connected to the incident, including yards in the neighborhood where the scooters were recovered.
The suspects have not yet been identified. However, investigators don’t think there is a threat to the public. The victim will be identified by the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720.913.STOP (7867).
Joe Moylan
Public Information Officer
720.432.5095
AP23-167480