"Aurora Crime Blotter: Shootings, Thefts, and Investigations in the City"

During the week of April 8–15, 2025, Aurora Police responded to multiple criminal incidents across the city. Below is a summary of notable cases, organized chronologically and by general location, based on publicly available information.On Saturday, April 12, in the area of East 16th Avenue and Iola Street, a drive-by shooting occurred in which a man, a woman, and a child were injured. Aurora police made an arrest in connection with the alleged incident. The case is considered cleared with the arrest. Police are not seeking additional suspects at this time.On Friday, April 11, near East 17th Avenue and Beeler Street, a man was shot in the leg. The circumstances leading up to the alleged shooting remain unclear, and suspect information has not been released. The case is under active investigation.Earlier in the week, the Aurora Police Major Crimes Homicide Unit arrested a 15-year-old in connection with a fatal shooting that took place Thursday evening in northwest Aurora. The case remains under investigation; juvenile details are withheld in accordance with policy.Throughout the week, several incidents of vehicle theft were reported citywide, notably in the North Aurora and Hoffman Heights neighborhoods. No suspect descriptions are available, and these cases remain open.An attempted burglary was reported at a retail outlet in Southlands (near Smoky Hill Road and Aurora Parkway) late Tuesday night. The suspect reportedly broke a window to gain entry but fled before officers arrived. The case is under investigation.Officers responded to multiple reports of theft from vehicles near South Havana Street and East Mississippi Avenue on separate occasions. In each incident, valuables were taken from parked cars. No arrests have been made; investigations are ongoing.No active requests for public assistance regarding suspect descriptions have been issued this week.Reviewing the week’s activity, law enforcement responded to a pattern of gun-related violence in North Aurora, while property crimes such as theft and vehicle break-ins continued in commercial corridors along South Havana Street and residential neighborhoods in the northwest and southeast. No significant uptick in one specific crime type was noted, but incidents remain consistent with recent citywide trends.Anyone with information about recent crimes is encouraged to contact the Aurora Police Department’s non-emergency line at 303-627-3100 or provide anonymous tips to Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP. In emergencies, call 911 directly.