"Deadly Shooting in Aurora: Police Arrest Juvenile Suspect, Highlight Interagency Cooperation"

AURORA POLICE BLOTTER - JUNE 1-7, 2025Homicide - 12600 block of East Hoffman Boulevard - June 1, 2025, approximately 12:30 a.m. A fatal shooting occurred near Aurora Fire Rescue Station 2 resulting in the death of a 15-year-old female victim. The Aurora Police Department Major Crime Homicide Unit investigated the incident. On June 5, authorities arrested a 14-year-old male suspect from Colorado Springs on charges of first-degree homicide, 10 counts of attempted first-degree homicide, and two counts of possession of a handgun by a juvenile. The suspect was initially held at El Paso County Jail and will be transferred to Arapahoe County Jail to face charges in Arapahoe Juvenile Court. During the investigation, police recovered two firearms (9mm and .380-caliber handguns) from the suspect's residence. Formal charges will be filed by the 18th Judicial District Attorney's Office. The investigation was aided by community tips and collaboration between Aurora and Colorado Springs police departments.The investigation into this incident demonstrates the effectiveness of inter-agency cooperation, as Aurora Police partnered with Colorado Springs Police Department's Strategic Investigations Unit to apprehend the suspect. The suspect was already wanted for alleged motor vehicle theft in Colorado Springs when arrested.This incident appears to be isolated, with no additional major crimes reported by Aurora Police during this period.Anyone with information about criminal activity in Aurora is encouraged to contact the Aurora Police Department at 720-432-5095 or email apdpio@auroragov.org. For general questions or concerns, the public can email apdinformation@auroragov.org. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers.The men and women of the Aurora Police Department remain committed to making Aurora a safer place every day. Residents can stay connected and receive updates by following Aurora Police Department on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, and Next Door.