Alleged Homicide in Aurora, Former School Resource Officer Faces Lawsuit

In southeast Aurora near South Ivory Circle, an alleged homicide occurred on Saturday morning, July 5. Police report that a 60-year-old male, Phil Archuleta, called authorities late Sunday night, stating he had shot his common-law wife of 20 years inside their shared apartment. According to the arrest affidavit, Archuleta claimed he acted out of fear they would become homeless. The shooting is alleged to have taken place around 9:30 a.m. on July 5. Police arrested Archuleta at a nearby bus stop without incident. He now faces a first-degree murder charge. The investigation is ongoing, and the case number has not been released at this time. Aurora Police are not seeking additional suspects and have not requested public assistance. According to Denver7 and 9News, Archuleta has a prior criminal history limited to a contempt of court charge from 2004.Elsewhere in Aurora, a civil lawsuit was filed this week against a former Aurora school resource officer who pleaded guilty earlier this year to official misconduct. The officer, previously employed at Aurora Central High School, faces allegations that include engaging in inappropriate communications with a minor student. Police and district attorney investigations led to his conviction and loss of peace officer certification. The criminal aspect of the case has concluded and is not part of an ongoing investigation. No request for public assistance is active in this matter, and the juvenile victim’s identity remains confidential, as reported by Denver7.No significant carjackings, burglaries, or robberies with active police bulletins have been reported publicly this past week. Additionally, there were no major public alerts or suspect descriptions released by law enforcement seeking immediate assistance from listeners.A review of local court dockets reveals several non-violent cases scheduled for hearings but no notable new violent felony filings connected to Aurora for the week ending July 9.This week, major trends include a continued low incidence of public violent crime in most Aurora neighborhoods, with the exception of the single reported homicide. No patterns of serial property crimes or offenses targeting specific demographic groups have emerged. Law enforcement continues to encourage vigilance but reports that overall calls for service are stable compared to recent months.If you have any information related to these or other crimes, please contact the Aurora Police tip line or the Colorado Bureau of Investigation at 303-239-4201.Thank you for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta