A quiet stretch of the Gilman Trail near downtown Aurora turned into a crime scene before sunrise Monday, when a man was shot and critically injured, according to authorities. Officers found him on the trail, and he was rushed to a nearby hospital, then transferred to another facility. Police described his condition as critical but stable and said no one else was hurt.
Scene and timeline
The shooting unfolded just before 3:30 a.m. near River Street and Sard Avenue, according to FOX 32 Chicago. Officers responding to reports of gunfire found a man on the Gilman Trail with a gunshot wound. FOX 32 Chicago reported that he was treated first at a nearby hospital, then moved to another facility, and that no additional injuries were reported.
What police say
Investigators "found evidence consistent with gunfire" at the scene and "indicated there is no ongoing threat to the public," according to FOX 32 Chicago. Detectives have not identified any suspects or a motive and say the investigation is active as they canvass the neighborhood for witnesses and surveillance video.
How to help investigators
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Aurora Police Department's Investigations Division at 630-256-5500 or submit an anonymous tip to Aurora Area Crime Stoppers at 630-892-1000, per the Aurora Police Department. Investigators are especially interested in any security or dash-cam footage from the River Street corridor early Monday and are urging people to share it with detectives.
Downtown trend
The shooting adds to recent pre-dawn incidents in downtown Aurora; on March 31, Hoodline reported that Two Men Arrested After Gunfire near East Downer Place. While officials say there is no indication of an ongoing threat in the latest case, residents and business owners are still watching for patterns as detectives continue to track down leads.
