AURORA, Colo. — The Aurora Police Department is investigating after a patrol officer pursuing a shooting suspect crashed into another car Sunday night near Peoria Street and East 6th Avenue.
One APD officer and two people in the other car were taken to the hospital with minor injuries, according to police.
At 9:16 p.m., police were contacted about a woman who had walked into a hospital with a gunshot wound, APD said. Officers determined the shooting happened near East 6th Avenue and North Del Mar Circle, according to police.
Officers found the suspect vehicle in a parking lot near South Parker Road and East Dartmouth Avenue, according to APD. Officers tried to stop the driver, but they sped away, according to police. Officers pursued the driver into Denver, and then back into Aurora.
Police said after the crash, the suspect vehicle was found abandoned at East 2nd Avenue and Peoria Street. As of Monday afternoon, the suspect had not been arrested.
Attorney Scott Robinson, a 9NEWS legal analyst, said that state law is murky when it comes to the question of whether the officer could face any liability for the wreck.
"There is no bright line rule for liability when it comes to police pursuits," Robinson said. "In general, if you have your lights and siren going, you certainly are entitled to exceed the speed limit. But even then you have to drive so as to not endanger other people or property, with due regard to the safety of others."
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.
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