AURORA, Colo. — A woman was seriously injured after she was shot during an attempted robbery in Aurora Monday evening.
The incident happened just before 8:30 p.m. in the area of East 12th Avenue and Memphis Street.
As per the Aurora Police Department, a man and a woman had planned to meet up to buy some items locally. However, during the exchange, two individuals reportedly tried to rob them at gunpoint.
The Aurora police reported that a scuffle ensued, resulting in the woman getting shot in the shoulder. She was swiftly transported to the hospital with severe injuries, while the man emerged from the incident unscathed.
The suspects took off before officers arrived, according to Aurora PD.
An investigation is underway. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867.
Woman shot, seriously injured during attempted robbery in Aurora
