Two People Detained After Shooting Near Independence Elementary School
AURORA, Colo. (CBS4)- Aurora police detained two people Thursday night in connection with a shooting near South Memphis and Pheasant Run Way. Investigators said a young man was rushed to the hospital for surgery and is expected to survive.
On Twitter, the Aurora Police Department said officers stopped a vehicle and detained two people inside. Investigators do not believe there is a threat to the public.
Copter4 flew over the scene Thursday afternoon where police officers had cordoned off the street and were interviewing witnesses.
The shooting happened near Independence Elementary School and Smoky Hill High School. Police said although this location is close to many schools in the area, the shooting does not appear to be school-related.
Cherry Creek Schools said the shooting happened after students were released at 2:45 p.m. so a lockout was not enacted.
On Twitter, police said the suspect was a white male, 5-foot-7, with a slim build and brown hair. He was seen wearing a white shirt, grey hooded sweatshirt and jeans. The suspect was in a silver Honda Accord.