On August 31, 2018, a tragic shooting took place in the 1900 block of North Peoria Street that left two dead, one juvenile victim shot and one Aurora Police Officer shot. The Aurora Police Department is identifying Demarcus Brown-Jones (DOB 03/14/1990) as the suspect involved in that incident. Brown-Jones, who is pictured below, remains in stable condition and in police custody at an area hospital.
The case is in the hands of the 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office and therefore the Aurora Police Department cannot comment any further on the matter. Please refer additional media inquiries to the 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office.
Officer Bill Hummel
Public Information Officer
Media Relations Unit
720.432.5095
Information previously released on September 1, 2018
UPDATE:
The Aurora Police Department continues to investigate this shooting and anyone who has information about this incident is requested to contact Detective Matthew Ingui at 303.739.6067
Our officer is continuing to recover at home. The suspect is still receiving medical treatment at a local area hospital.
At the request of the 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, we will not be releasing any additional information regarding the investigation.
Officer Kenneth Forrest
Public Information Officer
Media Relations Unit
720.432.5095
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Information previously released on September 1, 2018
The officer who was shot in the vest last night has been released from the hospital and is recovering at home.
Two male victims and one juvenile victim were transported to local hospitals. Both male victims sadly succumbed to their injuries and were pronounced deceased at the hospital. The juvenile victim and the suspect are both receiving treatment at local area hospitals.
The names of the decedents will be released by the Adams County Coroner’s Office once they have been positively identified and next of kin have been notified.
The Aurora Police Department Victims Services Unit is providing services to those affected by this tragic event.
A comprehensive investigation into this incident is continuing and we are asking anyone who has information about this incident to contact Detective Matthew Ingui at 303.739.6067
No new updates are expected today.
Officer Kenneth Forrest
Public Information Officer
Media Relations Unit
720.432.5095
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Information previously released on August 31, 2018
On August 31, 2018, at approximately 5:17 p.m., officers with the Aurora Police Department responded to a reported physical dispute in the 1900 block of Peoria Street.
While conducting an investigation, shots were heard coming from the 1900 block of the Peoria Street/Paris Street alley. Officers responded to the area where shots were coming from and located multiple people lying on the ground. One of the individuals was a juvenile and all were suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
An officer then confronted an armed suspect and gunfire was exchanged between the suspect and the officer, which resulted in the officer and suspect being shot.
The officer, suspect, and others were all transported to local hospitals for treatment. The officer is in good condition and was wearing a bullet resistant vest which saved the officer from sustaining a life threatening injury.
The investigation into this incident is being handled by the Aurora Police Department's Major Crimes Unit in conjunction with the Denver Police Department. This is due to the passage of Senate Bill 15-219 which requires law enforcement agencies to team up with neighboring agencies to investigate officer-involved shootings. We are also working with the 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office as we conduct a comprehensive and transparent investigation.
The involved officer has been placed on administrative assignment with pay per Aurora Police Department policy.
We are requesting all members of the public who were a witness to this incident to contact Detective Matthew Ingui at 303.739.6067
Officer Kenneth Forrest
Public Information Officer
Media Relations Unit
720.432.5095
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