On February 9, a shooting occurred in the parking lot of Skate City, a roller skating rink located near East Girard Avenue. Two teenagers were injured, with a teenage boy suffering serious injuries and a 14-year-old girl sustaining non-life-threatening injuries. The incident is under investigation, and police believe the victims may have known the suspects. No arrests have been made. On February 11, a shooting investigation was conducted at the Dayton RTD Light Rail Station in Greenwood Village, near South Dallas Street. One male victim was found with a gunshot wound, and another victim sustained injuries from an apparent assault. The incident is under investigation, with multiple unknown suspects seen fleeing the scene. Regarding broader crime trends in Aurora, data indicates a steady increase in crime rates since 2008, with a 12.5% rise in average monthly crime rates per 100,000 residents from 2008 to 2022. Aurora's crime rate is 36% higher than Colorado's overall rate as of 2022. The Aurora Police Department has seen a decrease in clearance rates for crimes against persons and property, with a 46% decrease in clearance rates for crimes against persons and a 63.4% decrease for crimes against property from 2008 to 2023. For tips on these or other incidents, please contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867 or report anonymously online.

On February 9, a shooting occurred in the parking lot of Skate City, a roller skating rink located near East Girard Avenue. Two teenagers were injured, with a teenage boy suffering serious injuries and a 14-year-old girl sustaining...

Aurora Crime Surge: Shootings, Rising Rates, and Declining Clearance