AURORA | Police have made four arrests in connection with a shooting early Sunday at a northwest Aurora apartment complex, accusing one suspect of attempted murder.
Police were called at about 4:30 a.m. Sunday to an apartment complex at 1568 Nome St. after reports of gunfire there.
“When they arrived, they found two adult males suffering from gunshot wounds,” Aurora police spokesperson Sydney Edwards said in a statement. “One of the male’s injuries is life-threatening and the other is serious.”
Another man at the scene was found suffering from a broken ankle.
On Monday, police said Jhonnarty DeJesus Pacheco, 24, of Aurora, was arrested and faces charges of attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault, illegal discharge of a firearm and reckless endangerment.
Nixon Jose Azuaje-Perez, 19, and Dixon J. Azuaje-Perez, 20, both of Aurora, both face charges of tampering with physical evidence.
Jhonardy Pacheco-Chirino, 22, also of Aurora, was also arrested. Police said charges are pending against Pacheco-Chirino.
Police continue to investigate the shooting.
Police said anyone with information can call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867. Tipsters can remain anonymous and still be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000, police said.
Are these alleged criminals from Aurora, or are they currently living in Aurora, and have recently illegally immigrated to the United States? This is the question citizens of Colorado want answered