Aurora’s uptick in shootings and homicides addressed
Mayor of Aurora, Richard C. Irvin and Aurora Police Chief Kristen Ziman address the uptick in crime, particularly shootings and homicides at a February 3 media briefing.
Aurora Police Investigating Person Shot and Killed On City’s Far East Side
The Aurora Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation after a man was shot and killed on the City’s far east side Monday afternoon. Just after noon Monday, Aurora’s 911 Telecommunications Center received a call for a suspicious vehicle in the 2900 block of Worcester Lane. While officers were enroute,
Aurora Police Investigating Armed Carjacking That Left An Innocent Woman Shot
Aurora Police are investigating an armed carjacking that left a woman shot and in critical condition on the city’s west side Saturday. At 4 p.m. Saturday, Aurora Police’s 911 Telecommunications Center received numerous calls for reports of a shooting and a carjacking in the Wendy’s parking lot in the 1200
An open letter in Aurora: Things must change
By Brandy GilliamAurora My name is Brandy Gilliam. I am writing this letter with the endorsements of The People’s Coalition, Aurora Rapid Response Team, Indivisible Aurora, and P.O.B.U.M.S. (Positive Outlooks Balances Universal Madness Strategically) S.OC.I.E.T.Y. (Sisters Of Conscious Intellect Educating The Youth). We express our sentiments regarding the Study Circles,
Aurora community members use their voices in C.H.A.N.G.E.
By Jason Crane As the U. S. presidential debate, was being heard around the Nation and parts of the world, Thursday, Oct. 22, feelings of frustration and the need for answers filled Main Baptist Church in Aurora at the third community listening session for the C.H.A.N.G.E. (community helping Aurora’s necessary
Aurora Police Arrest And Charge Two Men With Attempted Murder And Armed Robbery
The Aurora Police have arrested and charged two men as a result of an extensive investigation into a shooting incident that occurred on October 3rd on the city’s southeast side. October 3, at approximately 5:48 p.m. Aurora Police responded to the 1400 block of Farington Lane for the report of
Community listening sessions on policing and city progress
Aurora resident Mark Zelman addresses the first of five community listening sessions on policing and city progress Thursday, Oct. 8 at New England Congregational Church.
C.H.A.N.G.E. public sessions on police policy starting point
By Emily Ochoa McDonald Over the last few weeks at the Aurora City Hall, a series of public sessions called the C.H.A.N.G.E. (Community Helping Auroras Necessary Growth and Empowerment), a reform initiative, were held to discuss the use of force and training policies the Aurora Police Department use. The public
Video of traffic stop in Aurora, Colo. and not in Aurora, Ill.
We at the Aurora (Illinois) Police Department received a number of messages and telephone calls today from the community with concerns about a video of a traffic stop that has appeared on the news and social media. We immediately looked into the incident and determined it did not occur in
Chicago media report incorrectly identifies Aurora Ill. Police Department in story about Colorado
Friday evening, a media report from NBC 5 in Chicago incorrectly identified Police Chief Kristen Ziman and the Aurora Illinois Police Department in a situation involving the Aurora Colorado Police Department. The story was about the firing of Aurora, Co. police officers after they mocked the death of an Aurora,
Missing 13-year-old found safely Monday
Aurora Police received the call for a missing 13-year-old around 10 p.m. Sunday. Officers responded to the area and started investigating. We began a large search utilizing our officers, our drone team and a bloodhound K-9, as well. At approximately 8:40 a.m., Monday, Aurora Police Department dispatch received a call
Shooting in Aurora Sunday
The Aurora Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a man dead on the City’s far southeast side early Sunday morning. Just before 4 a.m., officers were dispatched to multiple reports of shots fired in the 2700 block of Village Green Drive. Officers responded to the area and began
Aurora Police Department seeks Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for first responders
The Aurora Police Department (APD) is in need of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) for first responders. Those who have N95 masks, gloves, disinfecting wipes, or hand sanitizer, please fill out the form in reference below, and a member of the Aurora COVID-19 Task Force will be in contact to discuss
The Aurora Police Department recently announced the promotion of Commander Keith Cross as the Department’s newest Deputy Chief.
16-year-old arrested and charged with murder in connection to fatal shooting on Aurora’s southeast side
Aurora Police have arrested and charged a 16-year-old male teenager with murder in connection to a fatal shooting on Aurora’s southeast side in early February. Just before midnight February 8, officers were called to reports of a person shot at an apartment in the 400 block of Sherman Avenue, Aurora.
Shooting, Pursuit, and Crash update in Aurora Feb. 19
The Aurora Police Department is continuing to investigate the circumstances of an incident involving a vehicle wanted in a shooting Wednesday, Feb. 19 afternoon which led officers on a pursuit and eventually crashed into multiple vehicles near the Fox Valley Mall. Erik Esparza, 24, of Aurora, was believed to have
Shooting on Aurora’s East Side Tuesday, Feb. 18
The Aurora Police Department has taken multiple individuals into custody after a shooting on the city’s near East Side that left a 16-year-old suffering from life-threatening injuries Tuesday afternoon. Just after 4:15 p.m., Aurora Police officers responded to the 600 block of Second Avenue for reports of a person shot.
Aurora City Council 1-28-20: Police promotions and swearing in, Chinese New Year, Anna Payton
City government of Aurora officials introduce four Aurora Police Department personnel at the Aurora City Council meeting Tuesday.
Aurora Police Officer John Cebulski receives the first award of the Running 4 Heroes Grant
Sunday, Aurora Police Officer John Cebulski, who was shot during the Henry Pratt mass shooting in Aurora last year, receives the first award of the Running 4 Heroes Grant, a charity started by an 11-year-old boy, Zechariah Cartledge of Seminole County, Fla
Aurora police investigating hit and run on Aurora’s near West Side
Aurora Police Department traffic investigators have released two pictures of a vehicle wanted for questioning in connection to a man who was struck and killed in a hit and run crash on Aurora’s near West Side Monday, Jan. 13 evening. The vehicle in question is believed to be a light colored sedan.