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2 shot, 1 assaulted in Aurora

The shooting happened near East Colfax Avenue and Clinton Street, according to police.

AURORA, Colo. — The Aurora Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened early Monday morning near East Colfax Avenue and Clinton Street.

The shooting happened about 12:15 a.m. outside a restaurant in the 9500 block of East Colfax Avenue, according to Aurora Police. They said two people were shot, including one person who was critically injured. A third person was assaulted, according to police.

Police said Thursday that they are looking for three people "who are believed to be involved" in the shooting.

Police said one of the people they're looking for is Jose Antonio Hernandez-Morataya, who is pictured below. He is wanted on a warrant for attempted murder and assault, police said.

Credit: Aurora Police Department
Jose Antonio Hernandez-Morataya

Police are also looking for two men they have not yet identified. Those two people are pictured below. It's unclear what their involvement may have been. 

Credit: Aurora Police Department
Two people wanted in connection with a shooting in the 9500 block of East Colfax Avenue in Aurora.

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. 

Metro Denver Crime Stoppers works by assigning a code to people who anonymously submit a tip. Information is shared with law enforcement, and Crime Stoppers is notified at the conclusion of the investigation. 

From there, an awards committee reviews the information provided and, if the information leads to an arrest, the tipster will be notified. Rewards can be collected using the code numbers received when the tip was originally submitted. 

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