Two Shootings Reported in Aurora Within Hours

Police say the incidents are not believed to be related and do not pose an ongoing threat to the community.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Aurora police reported two separate shootings that occurred within hours of each other on Monday evening. In the first incident, officers heard gunfire and found multiple bullet casings in the road, though no one was injured. In the second incident a short time later, two juvenile passengers in a sedan were shot, with one victim in critical but stable condition. Police are investigating both cases and have not located the suspected SUV involved in the second shooting.

Why it matters

Gun violence remains an ongoing concern in Aurora, with these two incidents highlighting the risks and challenges faced by law enforcement in responding to and investigating such crimes. While the police do not believe the shootings are related, the back-to-back nature of the events underscores the need for continued efforts to address the root causes of gun violence in the community.

The details

In the first shooting around 6:06 pm, police heard gunfire and found multiple shell casings in the road, though no one was injured. In the second incident around 9:10 pm, a red sedan was fired upon by the occupants of a dark-colored SUV, leaving two juvenile passengers in the sedan shot, with one in critical but stable condition. Police have not located the suspected SUV and are investigating whether the occupants or vehicles knew each other prior to the shooting.

  • The first shooting was reported around 6:06 pm on Monday, February 18, 2026.
  • The second shooting was reported around 9:10 pm on Monday, February 18, 2026.

The players

Aurora Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the two shootings.

Matt Thomas

The Aurora Police Chief, who commented on the serious risks associated with gun violence in the city.

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What they’re saying

“These incidents reflect the serious risks associated with gun violence. The presence of officers strategically patrolling in the area allowed for an immediate response in the first incident, helping protect those involved and the surrounding community. Our detectives are actively working to determine what occurred and identify those responsible for both cases while we remain focused on sustained enforcement and long-term violence reduction across the city.”

— Matt Thomas, Aurora Police Chief (Patch.com)

What’s next

Detectives continue to investigate both shootings, working to determine if the incidents are related and identify those responsible. Police are also seeking the public's help with any information about the second shooting involving the dark-colored SUV.

The takeaway

These back-to-back shootings in Aurora underscore the ongoing challenges the city faces with gun violence, despite the immediate police response and investigation. Addressing the root causes of such crimes and continuing sustained enforcement efforts will be crucial for improving public safety in the community.