Two victims are dead and one remains in critical condition after shots broke out at Two Brothers Roundhouse in Aurora Saturday evening.
According to police, at around 9:10pm, Aurora Police Dispatch received multiple 911 calls for shots fired at 205 North Broadway (Two Brothers Roundhouse), where responding officers found multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Patrol officers began life-saving measures before Aurora Fire Paramedics transported two of the victims to area hospitals.
One adult female victim was transported to an area hospital and later pronounced dead; one adult male victim was transported at an area hospital and is in critical condition.
An adult male, believed to be the shooter, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Preliminary information gathered by Detectives from the Aurora Police Department’s Investigations Division and Evidence Technicians suggests that the three individuals knew each other and that this shooting appears to be a domestic violence related incident. \
At this time, there is no indication of an ongoing threat to the community.
Autopsies will be scheduled to determine the exact cause and manner of death and confirm the identity of the victim and offender.
“Our hearts are heavy tonight. Members of our community were senselessly shot while simply trying to enjoy a night out, and our entire city feels the weight of that violence.” Chief Matt Thomas said. “On behalf of the Aurora Police Department, I want the victims and their families to know we are standing with you and doing everything we can to make sure you have answers.”
While the investigation remains ongoing, police are encouraging the public to come forward with any information. Anyone with information is asked to call the Aurora Police Department’s Investigations Division at (630) 256-5500.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Aurora Area Crime Stoppers at (630) 892-1000 or online at www.p3tips.com/135. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of felony crime offenders and fugitives.
