Police: Man critically injured in Aurora shooting

An 18-year-old man suffered critical injuries over the weekend in a shooting in Aurora, authorities announced on Wednesday.

Aurora police say officers responded at around 2:19 a.m. Sunday to an alley in the 700 block of East New York Street after a resident reported hearing someone screaming for help.

When the officers arrived, they found the 18-year-old suffering from gunshot wounds inside a parked vehicle. Paramedics took the man to a hospital for the treatment of critical injuries, authorities said.

Aurora detectives are investigating. Evidence technicians also responded to the scene.

Anyone with information is asked to call investigators at (630) 256-5500 or the Aurora Area Crime Stoppers at (630) 892-1000. Information also could be reported by visiting p3tips.com/135.

Callers to Crime Stoppers may remain anonymous and qualify for a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to any arrests.