An Aurora woman was shot and injured Thursday evening near the immigration detention center on Nome Street, police said, prompting a law enforcement response and fresh concern from nearby advocates who regularly protest at the facility.
Incident and immediate response
Aurora Police confirmed the victim sustained injuries that were not considered life-threatening. Officers detained a person for questioning who is being treated as “potentially a suspect.” Police spokeswoman Gabby Easterwood did not provide further details about how the shooting unfolded.
- Date and time: Thursday night; advocates reported learning of the shooting around 7:40 p.m.
- Location: 3100 block of Nome Street, near the immigration detention center operated under a contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
- Injuries: One woman shot; injuries not considered life-threatening.
Community context
The shooting occurred shortly after a weekly protest ended outside the detention facility, according to Andrea Loya, executive director of Casa de Paz, a local nonprofit that serves detainees and is located near the center. Though Loya was not at the protest, she said she spoke with people who were present and later received a photo and brief video showing law enforcement cordoning the street outside the building.
Casa de Paz staff first learned of the shooting while on a call with other advocates, Loya said, and described hearing screaming in the aftermath. The detention center — operated by the Geo Group through a contract with ICE — has been a frequent site of demonstrations and drew additional local attention this week due to state and county health officials seeking to investigate a tuberculosis infection identified in a detainee last month.
“potentially a suspect.”
What officials say and next steps
Aurora police have continued to investigate and have not released additional information about motives or any connection between the protest and the shooting. The department has not yet identified charges or confirmed whether the detained person will be formally arrested.
| Item | Known details |
|---|---|
| Victim | Woman; injuries not life-threatening |
| Suspect status | Person detained for questioning |
| Location | 3100 block of Nome Street, near Aurora immigration detention center |
| Tie to protest | Shooting occurred shortly after a weekly protest ended; officials have not confirmed a link |
Members of the public who witnessed the incident or who have information that could assist investigators are urged to contact Aurora Police. This remains a developing situation and local outlets said the story may be updated as investigators release more information.
The incident adds to ongoing tensions surrounding the detention facility, where advocates, health officials and law enforcement have recently intersected over health concerns and civil demonstrations. For residents living and working near Nome Street, the shooting underscores continuing safety questions tied to the site and the need for clear, timely information from authorities.
