A teenager was shot in Aurora after reporting to police that a motorcyclist was following him. The incident took place on Tuesday night, and the victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
According to 9News.com KUSA, the teenager called the police to report a suspicious motorcyclist who was following him. When officers arrived on the scene, the motorcyclist fired several shots at the teenager before fleeing the scene. The suspect is still at large, and police are actively investigating the incident.
The shooting took place in the area of East 14th Avenue and North Lima Street, and police have not yet released any information about the suspect or a possible motive for the shooting. The victim’s identity has also not been disclosed.
Neighbors in the area expressed shock and concern over the incident, with one resident stating that she had never experienced anything like this in the neighborhood before. Another neighbor mentioned that she saw police cars and ambulances in the area and was worried about the safety of her community.
This incident comes amid a rise in gun violence in Aurora and other cities across the country. The Aurora Police Department has urged anyone with information about the shooting to come forward and assist in their investigation.
As the victim recovers from his injuries, the community is left shaken by this senseless act of violence. It serves as a reminder of the dangers that many young people face in their daily lives and the importance of remaining vigilant and reporting suspicious activity to authorities.
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