Tragedy struck in Aurora as two teenagers were injured in a shootout that occurred outside a local roller skating rink on Saturday evening. According to 9NEWS, the incident took place at approximately 5:20 p.m. in the south parking lot of Skate City located on East Girard Avenue. The circumstances surrounding the shootout remain under investigation by the Aurora Police Department.
Emergency responders were quickly on the scene as one of the injured, a teenage boy whose age was not immediately known, was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries. His current condition has not been publicly disclosed. "An ambulance crew transported a 14-year-old girl to a hospital," as reported by Denver7. Thankfully, she suffered injuries that were not life-threatening.
Details of the event are still unfolding. The Aurora Police made it known that no suspects are in custody, and a description of the individuals involved has yet to be released. The scene of the shooting revealed shell casings from multiple weapons, hinting at the complicated nature of the confrontation. As CBS News Colorado states, there is a belief among investigators that the victims and the suspects might have known each other, which could provide a lead in the investigation.
