Aurora residents near 19th and Akron told to shelter-in-place as police work to arrest fugitive

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Police negotiating with the man via phone and making announcements for him to come out peacefully. A shelter-in-place was issued for residents in the 1900 block of Akron Street north to Montview Boulevard. Police are advising people to lock all their doors, stay away from windows and head to the basement.

2 months ago·Aurora, United States

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Aurora residents near 19th and Akron told to shelter-in-place as police work to arrest fugitive

AURORA, Colo. – Some Aurora residents were ordered to shelter-in-place as police work to arrest a fugitive Thursday afternoon. The Aurora Police Department’s SWAT team responded to the area near 19th and Akron just before 2 p.m. to arrest a man currently hiding inside a home. A spokesperson said Aurora police was working with the Denver Police Department on a peaceful resolution but warned people to avoid the area. The fugitive is a 38-year-old …

2 months ago·Denver, United States

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Denver Post

Police standoff in Aurora as officers negotiate surrender of a wanted felon

There’s a large police presence in Aurora off of East Colfax Avenue where a man wanted on two felony warrants has officers at bay. Police have advised area residents to shelter in place.The standoff is in the area of East 19th Avenue and Akron Street, police said. Denver officers are also on the scene. The fugitive is inside a home, which is not his residence. He is the only person inside.Police describe the suspect as a 38-year-old man, a fugit…

2 months ago·Denver, United States

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