What started as a late-night home invasion call on the 2400 block of South Memphis Way in Aurora on Tuesday ended with a precision takedown on city streets, three people in cuffs, and one suspect allegedly dropping both a shotgun and a handgun while running from officers.
Aurora police say patrol officers were dispatched to the occupied home after a report of an in-progress burglary. A suspect had already kicked in the door and then attempted to re-enter. When the officers arrived, they spotted a vehicle parked outside that matched the description they had been given and initiated a stop.
How Police Brought The Chase To A Halt
“Heck of a way to start a Tuesday,” the Aurora Police Department wrote in a social media post that shared video of the pursuit and arrests. According to the Aurora Police Dept, the driver of the car outside the home refused to stop for officers and sped off, leading to a short chase through Aurora streets.
The pursuit ended near East 6th Avenue and Nucla Way, where officers used a PIT maneuver to spin the vehicle out and bring it to a stop. One person gave up at the car, while two others bailed out and ran. Officers quickly caught one passenger and then, after a brief foot chase, the driver…