AURORA | Police say two teenagers, 17 and 19, face second-degree murder and robbery charges in the shooting death and injury of two other teenagers last week in northwest Aurora.
Police were called to the 3100 block of Ursula Street at about 7:15 p.m. May 21 after reports of a shooting. When police arrived, they reported that two males had been shot.
“One of the victims, an 18-year-old Wheat Ridge man, sustained life-threatening injuries and was rushed to a local hospital, where he later died,” Aurora police spokesperson Joe Moylan said in a statement. “He has since been identified by the Adams County Coroner’s Office as Ernesto Jae Sandoval.”
The other shooting victim is a 17-year-old Denver boy, who is expected to recover from his shooting injury, police said.
This week, police said they arrested a 17-year-old boy who is linked to the shooting. Today, police arrested Yoel Uriel Romero, 19, of Aurora.
Both suspects face charges of second-degree murder and aggravated robbery, Moylan said.
Police said they investigation continues.
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.
Sad and needless.
One life ended – Ernesto Jae Sandoval, 18 – and two lives likely ruined.