Aurora Shootings: Suspects Sought, Property Crime Declines Reported

On May 14, around 8:30 p.m., a shooting occurred in the parking lot of a grocery store near South Havana Street. Responding officers located two male victims with gunshot wounds; one was pronounced deceased at the scene, while the other remains hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. A third victim, a 46-year-old woman, arrived at a nearby hospital by private vehicle, also with a gunshot wound. The incident began with an altercation in the parking lot. The Aurora Police Department’s Major Crimes Homicide Unit has identified two suspects, Hee Dah Weh (24) and Latrayvon Dashen Bullard (23), both of Aurora. Arrest warrants have been issued for first-degree murder. Both suspects remain at large and the case is under active investigation. Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Weh or Bullard is asked to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720.913.STOP (7867) or the Aurora Police Major Crimes Homicide Unit at 303.739.6041. Callers may remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward. Case number: AP25-91152.On May 12, officers responded to a report of a suspicious person at a business in northeast Aurora. During the encounter, an officer-involved shooting occurred, resulting in a fatality. This incident is currently under investigation by the department's internal review processes and the Major Crimes Unit.No further significant violent incidents were publicly reported by Aurora Police during the period reviewed.Recent department updates indicate that property crime rates in Aurora have shown a decrease compared to previous periods, according to official communications. No public alerts have been issued regarding suspect descriptions for other active investigations or requests for assistance beyond the suspects named above.A significant trend noted over the past week includes continued focus on violent incidents involving firearms, as well as department communications about a decline in property-related crimes. Anyone with information about open cases or criminal activity in Aurora is encouraged to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720.913.STOP (7867) or the Aurora Police Department’s non-emergency line. For emergencies, call 911.