Police seek information about shootings in Aurora

Aurora police said they are seeking public assistance in obtaining information about two shootings that took place on the near east side Tuesday.

A 19-year-old man was driving north on East Avenue when he came under gunfire just south of Benton Street at about 11:30 p.m., authorities said on Facebook.

The victim's car was struck several times by a person inside a gold sedan.

The victim quickly accelerated while turning west to escape, causing him to lose control of the vehicle and strike a tree in the 700 block of Benton.

The victim was treated and released from an Aurora hospital for minor injuries.

The police investigation showed a home on the 800 block of Benton Street was hit by gunfire. There were no injuries reported.

Police said a second shooting took place in the 200 block of Beach Street at 3:35 p.m.

Officials said nothing was hit in that shooting and no injuries were reported. Police have not been able to recover information about suspects or vehicles that might have been involved.

Anyone with information on either shooting is urged to call Aurora Police Investigations at (630) 256-5500 or Aurora Area Crime Stoppers at (630) 892-1000. Callers to Crime Stoppers are anonymous and qualify for a cash reward for any information leading to an arrest.