AURORA, Colo. — One person shooting at Aurora police Thanksgiving night was injured by officers, the department said Friday morning.
A half-dozen officers were put on leave Friday morning while the shooting is investigated, per department policy.
Police officers from Aurora responded to a report of gunshots on S Dawson Way at approximately 9:25 p.m. on a Thursday. Several individuals had observed and heard gunfire in the area, prompting the police’s arrival. Upon questioning residents of a nearby apartment complex, law enforcement learned that a man was discharging a firearm in the parking lot.
Around 9:50 p.m. Thursday, officers found a man matching witnesses’ description near S Sable Boulevard and E Kentucky Drive.
1 person shooting at Aurora police Thanksgiving night injured by officers
Aurora police said officers told the man to drop his gun, and instead he fired multiple shots at them. Six officers returned fire.
The suspect was seriously injured and taken to a nearby hospital, Aurora police said, but he is expected to survive. No officers were hurt.
Police haven’t released his identity yet, but say charges are pending.
S Sable Boulevard remained closed Friday morning.
#APDAlert: There is a heavy police presence in the area of Sable and Kentucky. Officers responded to that area on reports of shots fired and confronted an armed suspect. Shots were fired by the police. The suspect was taken to a local hospital for treatment. No officers were… pic.twitter.com/XLMNFLXaS2
— Aurora Police Dept (@AuroraPD) November 29, 2024
