One shot during an alleged shootout with Aurora police on Thanksgiving

On November 29, 2024By Pranco

A man was injured in a shootout with Aurora police Thursday evening as officers responded to reports of shots fired in the parking lot of an apartment complex.

Police responded to 911 calls about shots fired in the parking lot north of Mississippi Avenue and Sable Boulevard at 9:25 p.m. This was reported by the Aurora Police Department.

At approximately 9:50 p.m., officers observed a man near Sable and Kentucky Drive holding a handgun who matched witnesses’ description.

“After giving this man multiple commands to drop the weapon, the suspect instead fired numerous rounds at the officers,” police wrote in a social media post. “Multiple officers returned fire, hitting the suspect.”

Police said six officers were involved in the shooting and have been placed on paid leave. No one was injured. The man, whom police did not identify, was taken to a hospital with serious injuries but is expected to survive.

The initial report of shots fired in the parking lot is being investigated by the Aurora Police Department’s Major Crimes Homicide Unit. The officers’ decision to shoot is being investigated by the 18th Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team and APD’s Internal Investigations Office.

As of 2:10 a.m., police said Sable was closed between Mississippi and Kentucky while the incidents were investigated.

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