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Police: Man shot in Aurora

A man was shot after a confrontation in Aurora Tuesday evening, authorities said.

The shooting took place just before 5 p.m. on the 300 block of Cedar Street, said Dan Ferrelli, Aurora's director of public information.

Police believe two men on foot got into an altercation with at least two other men in an SUV. Shots were fired by the men on foot, striking one person sitting in the SUV in the shoulder, police said.

All of the people involved fled the scene.

Police responded to a call about gunshots fired in that area, and shortly after were called by an Aurora hospital that was treating a 20-year-old gunshot victim. Police are interviewing the victim, whose injuries are not considered life threatening.

The two men on foot — described only as black males — have not been located.

A motive has not been established, but it appears that it's not a random crime, police said. The shooter could face charges of aggravated battery with a firearm.

Anyone with information is asked to call Aurora Police investigators 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 of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest.

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