Aurora police
Coverage of Aurora police in the Nexus archive.
- Off-duty employee arrested in shooting near ICE detention center in Colorado that injured a woman
An off-duty employee at a Colorado ICE detention center was arrested after allegedly shooting a woman in the foot during a confrontation with protesters. The incident occurred as employees waited for a protest to disperse, and the man faces charges including attempted second-degree murder and first-degree assault. The employee works for Geo Group, a private-prison operator contracted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
- Woman shot, injured near Aurora immigration detention center shortly after protest
A woman was shot and injured near an immigration detention center in Aurora after a weekly protest. Police detained a suspect for questioning, and the injuries were not life-threatening. The incident occurred on Nome Street, according to Aurora police and a nonprofit director near the facility.
- Aurora police seek witnesses to house party shooting
Aurora police are seeking witnesses for a shooting that occurred at a house party on the Fourth of July. The incident is under investigation, and authorities are asking for public assistance to identify potential witnesses.
- 23-year-old woman dead, man arrested after suspected DUI crash in Aurora
A 23-year-old woman died in a suspected DUI-related two-vehicle crash in Aurora, Illinois, on Saturday night. A man was arrested, and both drivers sustained serious injuries.
- Aurora Police enforcement leads to major decrease in crashes
Aurora Police report a significant reduction in crashes at a major intersection following a traffic enforcement operation. The initiative targeted one of the city’s worst intersections, resulting in improved safety outcomes.
- Aurora police seize more than 300 fireworks during Fourth of July weekend
Aurora police seized over 300 fireworks during the Fourth of July weekend. The enforcement action aimed at preventing illegal fireworks use.
- Third person arrested amid investigation into death of Aurora 4-year-old who police say was beaten to death
A third person, Chyann Moon, was arrested in connection with the death of a 4-year-old Aurora boy who police say was beaten to death. Alexander Martinez-Armstrong and the boy's mother, Destini Rose Lipsky, were previously arrested. The boy was found unconscious with severe injuries at Moon's apartment and later died.
- Aurora Police searching for suspect after vehicle pursuit
Aurora Police are searching for a suspect following a vehicle pursuit that resulted in a foot chase after a vehicle failed to stop.
- Aurora police using podcast for tip generation in cold case
Aurora police are using a podcast to generate tips in a cold case involving a woman who was stabbed to death in a parking lot ten years ago. The case remains unsolved as authorities seek new leads through this innovative method.
- Aurora man faces 8 felony charges after guns, drugs seized in police search
An Aurora man faces eight felony charges after police seized a stolen Glock, a rifle, and suspected drugs during a search warrant execution. The individual was arrested following the discovery of the items.
- Body found in retention pond near Chicago Premium Outlet Mall identified as missing woman
A body found in a retention pond near the Chicago Premium Outlet Mall has been identified as missing woman Shafia Murad. Aurora police discovered the body during a search for her near North Farnsworth Avenue and Corporate Boulevard.
- Body found in pond amid search for woman who went missing near Aurora outlet mall
A body was discovered in a retention pond in Aurora during the search for 32-year-old Shafia Murad, who went missing near the Chicago Premium Outlets. The individual has not been positively identified, and an autopsy is scheduled to determine the cause of death. Aurora police confirmed the investigation remains ongoing.