Fatal Hit-and-Run and Deadly Apartment Shooting Grip Aurora Neighborhoods

In the past week, southeast Aurora saw a fatal hit-and-run in the area of East Wesley Drive and South Dunkirk Street late Friday night. According to the Aurora Police Department, a 16-year-old boy was riding an electric scooter in a marked bike lane when he was struck from behind. Officers responded at approximately 11:15 p.m. and found the teen with serious injuries; he was transported to a local hospital, where he later died. There were no immediate eyewitnesses to the crash, but residents reported a vehicle with a loud exhaust fleeing the scene. The investigation was aided significantly by tips from two neighborhood teenagers, who gave police a description of a speeding vehicle around the time of the crash. Police, using camera technology, identified a 2014 blue Dodge Charger as the suspect vehicle, tracked its movements out of Aurora and into Denver, and later discovered it abandoned at a Denver apartment complex. Investigators traced the vehicle’s registration to an Aurora address, where they arrested 19-year-old Daveon Javon-James Jackson on charges of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death, careless driving resulting in death, hit-and-run, and failing to report a crash. Jackson is currently being held at the city detention center, and the case remains under investigation. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867, where anonymous tips may be eligible for a reward. This incident highlights the crucial role of both technology and community tips in resolving serious traffic crimes, as reported by the Aurora Police Department and the Sentinel Colorado.Separately, a manhunt is underway for a suspect involved in a deadly apartment shooting reported in northwest Aurora. Aurora Police Major Crime Homicide Unit's preliminary findings indicate the shooting followed a possible domestic violence altercation. The suspect fled before officers arrived, and an adult victim succumbed to injuries at the scene. Police are actively seeking public assistance for any information related to this case, emphasizing the urgency due to the ongoing manhunt. Community members with tips are advised to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers.These incidents suggest a spike in fatal violence tied to both traffic and domestic situations across different Aurora neighborhoods during the past week, with both public cooperation and investigative technology proving vital in case developments. Listeners should note the continuing importance of community vigilance, particularly in reporting vehicles fleeing crash scenes and sharing tips about ongoing violence.For tips related to these or any other recent crimes, contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867. Thank you for tuning in and remember 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