A block near the GEO Group-run Aurora ICE processing center turned into an active crime scene Thursday night after gunfire left a woman wounded and drew a heavy police response, authorities said. The woman was taken to a local hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening, and officers detained a man at the scene. Officials underscored that the shooting happened near the facility rather than on Immigration and Customs Enforcement property as investigators began sorting out what led up to the violence.
Details from local reporting
According to FOX31 Denver, Aurora police were called to the area around 7:30 p.m. Thursday and quickly moved to secure the scene. The outlet reported that the Aurora Police Department said the woman’s injuries were not life-threatening and that a man was detained, though officers did not immediately release the names of anyone involved or say whether charges were expected. Detectives were canvassing the surrounding area and talking with witnesses as part of the ongoing investigation, according to FOX31 Denver.
Why the location matters
The Aurora ICE Processing Center has already been under a harsh spotlight after state and local health officials moved to investigate at least one laboratory-confirmed case of active tuberculosis tied to the facility. Colorado Public Radio reported that the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment asked GEO Group to provide records and grant investigators access to the site. The Adams County Health Department has confirmed one active TB case while noting that its broader epidemiologic investigation is still incomplete. That public health probe had already drawn regional attention to the facility when news of the nearby shooting surfaced.
Investigation ongoing
In a statement to FOX31 Denver, Aurora police again emphasized that the gunfire did not occur on ICE property and confirmed that a man had been detained at the scene. The department has not yet said whether the detained individual will face criminal charges. Investigators continued processing the area late into the evening and were reviewing any available surveillance footage and cellphone video as they worked to piece together a clearer picture of what happened. APD has not released the names of the people involved or a timeline for when more information might be made public.
How to help
Aurora police are asking anyone who may have seen the shooting or captured it on video to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP (7867) or to reach out to the Aurora Police Department’s media relations unit, according to the department’s public posts. This story will be updated as officials release additional details and as investigators share more information with the community.
