Aurora Crime Digest: Shootings, Pursuits, and a Sentencing

Listeners, here is Aurora’s crime report digest summarizing criminal incidents from the past week.On Friday afternoon near East Exposition Avenue and South Buckley Road at the Bristol Apartments, a drive-by shooting left a 25-year-old man with injuries not considered life-threatening. He was treated at a local hospital, and police continue to investigate what led to the shooting. No suspect information has been released at this time.Early Friday morning, Aurora police responded to a stolen vehicle pursuit that started near Colfax Avenue and moved onto I-70. Officers had spotted a Ford Expedition reported stolen from Westminster on August 12. The suspect led officers across multiple roads, crashed, and then attempted a carjacking before stealing another car. That vehicle was subsequently crashed at Tower Road and 40th Avenue after colliding with multiple cars at the intersection. Officers arrested the male suspect following a brief foot chase and a medical evaluation at the hospital. The investigation is ongoing, and the suspect is reportedly refusing to cooperate at this time. A female passenger was taken into custody during the initial stop. No injuries to other drivers were reported.In a case dating back to July 5, 2023, east of the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge along E. 59th Place, an Aurora man, Orest Schur, was sentenced to 54 years in prison for second-degree murder and attempted second-degree murder. Schur shot two teenagers, killing one, who were allegedly attempting to break into his car. Prosecutors said Schur pursued the teens in his own vehicle rather than calling police, ultimately firing 11 shots, striking both teens as they attempted to flee after crashing their car near E. 58th Circle and E. 58th Avenue. Authorities found no evidence that any weapon was fired except Schur's. This case has concluded following conviction and sentencing.At this time, police have not issued requests for public assistance regarding suspect identification or descriptions in connection with the above incidents.Significant crime patterns over the past week in Aurora include continued issues with vehicle theft and related pursuits, as well as non-fatal shootings at multifamily residences. Listeners are reminded to secure their vehicles and report suspicious activity immediately.If you have information about any of these incidents or other crimes in Aurora, contact authorities at 720-913-2000 or submit tips anonymously through Metro Denver Crime Stoppers.Thank you for tuning in and be sure 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