A late-night gathering on Aurora's Jackson Place turned violent Saturday when gunfire wounded two men and sent bullets into a nearby school, police said. The victims, ages 19 and 20, were struck just before 11 p.m. while attending a get-together on the 0-100 block of Jackson Place. Authorities described the shooting as an isolated incident, but the perpetrators remain at large as detectives continue their investigation.
According to Daily Herald, officers were called around 10:55 p.m. to reports of gunfire near Jackson Place and Anderson Street, where they found both men suffering from gunshot wounds. The 20-year-old was treated for injuries not believed to be life-threatening. The 19-year-old was transferred for additional care and listed in critical but stable condition as of the latest reports.
Waldo Middle School struck by stray rounds
According to WSPYnews, investigators later determined that K.D. Waldo Middle School had also been hit by gunfire. The school was unoccupied at the time. Police said officers secured the area, checked the building for damage and emphasized there was no ongoing danger to the public.
Investigators canvass Near East Side
Detectives from the Aurora Police Department’s Investigations Bureau canvassed the Near East Side neighborhood and recovered multiple shell casings and other evidence at the scene, Daily Herald reported. Police have not released any suspect descriptions or a possible motive. They reiterated that the shooting appears to be an isolated incident, and the investigation remains active with no arrests announced in early reports.
