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Two hit by gunfire in Aurora

Two people were hit by gunfire around 12:25 p.m. Thursday while in front of a house on the 100 block of Chestnut Street in Aurora, police said.

Both victims were treated at an area hospital for nonlife-threatening wounds. Police say they suspect the shooting was gang-related.

Police said they believe the victims were approached by two men who shot them and then fled on foot. The victims provided little information, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to call the police department's Investigative Division at (630) 256-5500 or Crime Stoppers at (630) 892-1000.