Update: The red SUV involved in the road rage shooting was recovered on scene, Aurora Police announced min-morning. It was involved in a crash with the victim's vehicle. After the crash, one of the occupants in the car shot the victim and ran off; the red SUV was stolen.
Still no arrests have been made.
A woman was shot and seriously wounded in an incident believed to be linked to road rage, the Aurora Police Department said in a tweet.
#APDAlert: A woman was shot near Smoky Hill & Chambers just before 6a. She was taken to hospital w/ serious injuries. It is believed to be the result of road rage. Suspect said to be driving red SUV. Call @CrimeStoppersCO w/ tips.
— Aurora Police Dept (@AuroraPD) March 12, 2023
Smoky Hill is closed between Temple & Chambers. pic.twitter.com/XSKKuZ3xem
The shooting happened shortly before 6 a.m., near Smoky Hill Road and Chambers Road. The victim was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
Police said it's believed the shooting was the result of road rage. The suspect was driving a red SUV, but no other details were provided.
As a result of the shooting and investigation, a section of Smoky Hill Road was closed.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867 or visit metrodenvercrimestoppers.com. Tipsters can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.
