Man barricades himself in Aurora apartment following hit-and-run | Crime & Justice

The Aurora Police Department’s SWAT team successfully arrested a man who barricaded himself in an apartment following a nearby hit-and-run incident. The incident occurred after Arapahoe County Sheriff’s deputies attempted to stop a stolen vehicle near South Parker Road and East Mississippi Avenue. The driver refused to stop, leading to a pursuit that ended when the vehicle crashed near South Dayton Street. Witnesses reported seeing a man flee the scene, and a female suspect was arrested on site. The man was later found breaking into a condo at the Rain Tree Condos and barricaded himself inside. The Aurora SWAT team arrived on the scene to negotiate with the suspect, resulting in his arrest around 1 p.m. Fortunately, no injuries were reported during the incident. Several roads in the area were closed during the negotiations, but investigators remained on the scene to ensure public safety. The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office sent out a Code Red alert to residents in the area, advising them to shelter in place. Overall, the successful arrest of the suspect by the Aurora SWAT team highlights the professional and efficient response of law enforcement in resolving the situation.