AURORA, Colo. — A suspect wanted for attempted homicide out of Denver was shot by Aurora police officers who were trying to arrest him Thursday, a division chief said during a news conference hours after the shooting had occurred.
Aurora Police Department Division Chief Kevin Barnes said the city's SWAT team, along with the Denver Police Department Fugitive Unit, were trying to arrest the suspect at around 11:51 a.m. after he was followed by detectives to an apartment complex at at 384 S. Ironton St. in Aurora.
Barnes said moments later, police shot the suspect, who was only identified as a man by Aurora police.
Life saving measures undertaken and the suspect was taken to a hospital for treatment of gunshot wound injuries. While he sustained serious injuries, he is expected to survive.
The officer who shot the suspect was placed on administrative paid leave, per department policy. The officer was only identified as a member of the SWAT team who's been with the department since 2011.
The 18th Judicial District Attorney's Office CRIT Response Team is investigating the shooting. An administrative investigation is also ongoing with Aurora's internal affairs bureau.
