A Saturday morning visit to an Aurora apartment turned violent when a man was shot inside a unit at the Preserve at City Centre complex and rushed to a hospital with serious injuries. Witnesses reported multiple shots and a chaotic scene as people scrambled for safety. Aurora police say the suspects sped off in a vehicle and have not been identified, and detectives are now asking anyone with information to step forward.
Where and When It Happened
Aurora police say the shooting happened around 9 a.m. Saturday inside a unit at the Preserve at City Centre, located at 1076 S. Elkhart St. in central Aurora. The victim, identified only as a man visiting residents at the apartment, was inside when additional unknown individuals arrived, and a verbal argument broke out. According to the department’s account, the dispute escalated into a physical confrontation, and at some point, a suspect pulled out a gun and opened fire, as detailed by Sentinel Colorado.
Police Account and Victim Status
"The suspects left in a silver sedan and have not been identified," Aurora police spokesperson Matthew Wells-Longshore said. The wounded man was taken to a hospital with serious injuries, where he remains under care. Investigators say they do not yet know whether the visitor was the intended target or what exactly triggered the confrontation. Witnesses reported hearing multiple rounds before the silver sedan took off from the scene, according to Sentinel Colorado.
How to Help Investigators
Aurora police are urging anyone with information to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867. Tipsters can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000. Tips can also be submitted online through the Crime Stoppers tip form. For details on submitting anonymous tips, visit Metro Denver Crime Stoppers. Police say they are following up on leads and plan to release additional details as the investigation continues.
Neighborhood Context
Residents at the Preserve at City Centre said they were rattled by the gunfire and quickly alerted authorities, according to witness accounts from the scene. The incident adds to a string of apartment-area shootings in Aurora in recent months that have kept police busy and neighbors on edge, with investigators repeatedly calling on the public for help.
