A 31-year-old Aurora man is facing serious charges after what police describe as a deadly confrontation near a downtown church that left a 57-year-old man with severe head injuries. Officers arrested Luis Miguel Garcia Vazquez and charged him with two counts of first-degree murder after the victim died at a local hospital, a case that has neighbors and churchgoers on edge as detectives keep digging for answers.
Police Say They Responded To Scene Near Warehouse Church
Aurora police say officers were called around 9:33 a.m. on June 3 to the Warehouse Church in the 300 block of East Galena Boulevard, where they found a 57-year-old man suffering from severe head trauma. He was taken to Rush Copley Medical Center and later died, according to FOX 32 Chicago.
Investigation Ongoing And Police Request Tips
"The investigation is still ongoing and anyone with information should contact the Aurora Police Department Investigations Division at 630-256-5500," officials said, as investigators continue to piece together what led up to the confrontation. Police identified the suspect as 31-year-old Luis Miguel Garcia Vazquez, who has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder, according to the Aurora Police Department.
Where It Happened
The Warehouse Church lists its meeting location on East Galena Boulevard in downtown Aurora and sits in the 300 block of East Galena. The victim was taken to Rush Copley Medical Center, located at 2000 Ogden Avenue, which serves as the area's primary hospital, according to the church and hospital websites respectively.
What Happens Next
Garcia Vazquez faces two counts of first-degree murder and remains at the center of an active investigation. Police have not released any details about a possible motive, and anyone with information is again urged to contact the Aurora Police Department Investigations Division at (630) 256-5500, per the Aurora Police Department.
