Two shot in north Aurora, both expected to survive

AURORA | Two people were wounded in an early morning shooting Thursday, May 26, in north Aurora, police said.

Police said an officer heard gunshots and screaming around 1:15 a.m. near East 16th Avenue and Dayton Street. Officers then found a man and woman who had been shot while walking on East 17th Avenue and Chester Street.

The two victims were rushed to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Police said a witness told them the suspect could be a black male wearing a black shirt and shorts. Police are asking anyone with information to call Detective Brian Schnicke at 303-739-6931 or Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP (7867). Tipsters to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and are eligible for a $2,000 reward.