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Teen Killed, Another Injured in Aurora Shooting as Police Seek Leads

An 18-year-old victim has died and a 17-year-old survivor is recovering after a Wednesday night shooting in Aurora’s Morris Heights neighborhood.

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Overview

  • Aurora police responded to a shooting on the 3100 block of Ursula Street around 7:20 p.m. Wednesday night.
  • An 18-year-old from Wheat Ridge succumbed to his injuries at the hospital, while a 17-year-old from Denver is expected to survive.
  • No suspects have been identified or arrested as of Thursday evening, and the investigation remains ongoing.
  • Authorities are urging the public to provide information through Metro Denver Crime Stoppers to assist in the case.
  • This incident is part of a broader pattern of urban gun violence that has affected multiple cities since mid-2024, often involving young victims.