Aurora Police Department

Aurora Police Investigate Officer-Involved Shooting of a Male Armed with a Knife

Wed Jan 21, 2026 07:03 pm Cardinal News

Aurora police said a male barricaded himself inside a residential building near two gas stations and displayed a knife, and was shot by police just after noon (Victor Jacobo CBS Chicago). YouTube Tips ⓘ Aurora, […]

Male suspect Aurora shooting Monday, December 8 ,2025 about 3:44 a.m. (SOURCE: Aurora Police Department)

Aurora Police Continue to Investigate 2 Shootings in December 2025 — One on Wilder Street, One on Broadway

Tue Jan 6, 2026 12:14 pm Cardinal News

The Aurora Police Department continues to investigate two recent shootings, the first recent shooting occurred about 3:00 a.m. December 8, 2025 at a Mobil gas station at the intersection of Broadway and North Avenue, and […]

Hit-and run suspect Christopher Lepe displaying a long gun at a traffic stop in Aurora, just before he was shot and killed (SOURCE: Aurora Police Department/Photo lightened by CARDINAL NEWS)

Aurora Police Release Images of Hit-and-Run Suspect with a Long Gun Before He Was Shot and Killed by Police

Sat Mar 22, 2025 01:45 pm Cardinal News

Aurora Police Department on Thursday, March 20, 2025 released still images from police dash cameras that showed the hit-and-run suspect that allegedly struck a Geneva police officer displaying a long gun from an open driver […]

Suspected DUI Driver that Dragged Geneva Police Officer, Displayed Gun During Traffic Stop, Was Then Shot, Killed by Aurora Police

Wed Mar 19, 2025 05:12 pm Cardinal News

A man was shot a killed by police in Aurora, Illinois, after earlier dragging a police officer from his car in nearby Geneva early Wednesday morning, March 19, 2025 (CBS Chicago). YouTube Tips ⓘ Aurora […]

One Wounded in Domestic Related Shooting on Edgelawn Drive in Aurora

Wed Mar 5, 2025 01:35 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters, and paramedics responded about 4:28 PM Tuesday, March 4, 2025 to a report of a shooting in the block of 1000 North Edgelawn Drive in Aurora. According to the Aurora Police Department, the […]

Identity Released of Pedestrian Victim Fatally Struck by a Vehicle on Route 59 Near Fox Valley Mall

Thu Feb 20, 2025 10:02 am Cardinal News

Police, firefighters, and paramedics from Aurora responded about 8:46 a.m. Tuesday, February 18, 2025 to a report of a vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash at the intersection of North Illinois Route 59 and Fox Valley Entrance 1. The […]

Aurora Firefighters Rescue Horse with Oxygen During Barn Fire on Sheffer Rd

Fri Feb 14, 2025 10:22 pm Cardinal News

Eight Goats Perish in Barn Fire Aurora Fire Department responded about 6:50 a.m. on Friday, February 14, 2025, to a first-alarm fire at a structure in the block of 1600 Sheffer Road Aurora. Upon arrival, […]

Single-Vehicle Crash with a Light Pole Ejects, Kills Driver at IL-59 and Meridian Pkwy in Aurora

Mon Feb 3, 2025 11:34 pm Cardinal News

The Aurora Police Department in Illinois is investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred about 3:45 a.m. on Sunday, February 2, 2025, near the intersection of Illinois Route 59 and Meridian Parkway. Police, firefighters and […]

Jose Barragan, wanted for homicide investigation by Aurora Police Department in Illinois (SOURCE: Aurora Police Department)

Aurora Police Seeks Public’s Help Locating Parolee Homicide Suspect, Accused of Killing 82 Year-Old Man

Sun Feb 2, 2025 04:24 pm Cardinal News

An absconder released on parole from the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) has a history of four sentences involving two custody dates in the IDOC, and who has been at large since Thursday, February 15, […]

Three Libraries Evacuated in Aurora, Illinois During Bomb Threat Investigation

Tue Sep 12, 2023 03:31 pm Cardinal News

Police officers from Aurora are investigating a bomb threat that required the evacuation of all three city libraries on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. The Aurora Police Department is currently on scene at all three Aurora […]

John Fazzini, charged with one count of Aggravated Cruelty to Animals (SOURCE: DuPage County State's Attorney's Office)

Bond Set at $100,000 for Aurora Resident Charged With Shooting Neighbor’s Dog in the Head

Wed Apr 13, 2022 06:35 pm Cardinal News

WHEATON – DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Aurora Chief of Police Keith Cross announced today, Wednesday, April 13, 2022 that bond has been set for an Aurora man charged with shooting a neighbor’s […]

Sgt. KenThurman, Aurora Police Department (SOURCE: Aurora Police Department)

Second Police Officer from Aurora, Illinois Dies of Complications from COVID-19 within 8 Days of Death of First Officer

Thu Jan 20, 2022 12:47 pm Cardinal News

Aurora Police Department announced today, January 20, 2022, that Sergeant Ken Thurman passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at the age of 51. He died from complications of COVID-19 while serving the Aurora community. Ken […]

Brian Shields, Aurora Police Department (SOURCE: Aurora Police Department)

Aurora Police Officer Brian Shields Laid to Rest After COVID-19 Death

Thu Jan 20, 2022 12:25 pm Cardinal News

Aurora Police Officer Brian Shields passed away Tuesday morning, January 11, 2022, at the age of 51. He died from complications of COVID-19 while serving the Aurora community, according to the Aurora Police Department. Officer […]

Pickup truck with a Mexican flag on the hood involved in hit-and-run crash with a pedestrian in Aurora, Illinois (SOURCE: Aurora Police Department)

Aurora Police Searching for Pickup Truck and Hit-and-Run Driver of Pickup Truck that Struck and Killed Pedestrian on North Lincoln Ave, Aurora

Sun Sep 12, 2021 05:53 pm Cardinal News

Aurora Police Department Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run with Pedestrian, Lincoln Avenue Near Claim Street, Aurora Police, firefighters, and paramedics responded about 1:00 a.m. Sunday, September 12, 2021 to a report of a hit-and-run vehicle crash with […]

Antonio Pedrote, armed robbery and aggravated battery suspect (McHenry County Sheriff's Office)

Suspect Arrested in February 2021 Marengo Shell Gas Station Shooting, Robbery

Tue May 18, 2021 12:45 pm Cardinal News

McHenry County Sheriff’s Office and federal law enforcement authorities arrested a 26-year-old male suspect from Chicago Monday, May 17, 2021 connecting him to a shooting and robbery on February 24, 2021 at a Marengo Circle […]

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