A man was shot and sustained serious injuries after engaging in a shootout with Aurora Police officers on Thanksgiving evening. According to the Aurora Police Department, officers were called to an apartment complex in the 900 block of South Dawson Way just before 9:30 p.m., following reports by several individuals who heard gunfire, as reported by 9NEWS.
In the confrontation that unfolded, officers directed the suspect to drop his weapon, a command that went unheeded as the man fired several shots at the police. The officers, then having to swiftly respond to protect themselves, returned fire and struck the suspect. As detailed by KDVR, the suspect was subsequently taken to a hospital with injuries described as serious, yet non-life-threatening, and he is expected to survive. Further details on the suspect and the charges being prepared are pending police investigation.
Investigations into the incident are currently underway. The Aurora Police Department's Internal Investigations Bureau is looking into the shooting to ascertain compliance with the agency's policies and training. This probe is standard procedure in officer-involved shootings to determine the appropriate course of action, according to CBS News. The investigation is not just to assess the justified use of police force, but to also ensure community safety protocols were followed.
