Crime

Man killed in Aurora shooting

Posted December 14, 2023 5:53 am

A 32-year-old man was shot to death Tuesday in Aurora.

The Kane County coroner identified him as Ramon Jamie Pizarro-Mercado.

According to a news release, Aurora police responded around 6:45 p.m. to investigate gunshots in the 700 block of Kane Street.

They found two wounded men: Pizzaro-Mercado and a 24-year-old. Police say the 24-year-old’s condition is stable.

Both were taken to hospitals. Pizarro-Mercado was pronounced dead around 9:15 p.m.

The offender was not found.

Anyone with information is asked to call Aurora Police’s Investigations Division at (630) 256-5500. You can also call the Aurora Area Crime Stoppers at (630) 892-1000 or visit to report information regarding the incident anonymously.

Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards of up to $5,000 to people who furnish information leading to the arrest of felony crime offenders and the capture of felony fugitives.

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