Aurora police are searching for someone who fired a shot at an officer and hit the tire of a patrol car early Sunday at East Colfax Avenue and North Moline Street.
The officer had arrived at the location about midnight to assist with an apparent traffic incident.
After being on scene for a couple of minutes, the officer heard a single gunshot that he believed was fired in his direction, according to a release.
More police joined him and performed an extensive search by officers. They were assisted by the Denver Police Department’s “Air One” helicopter.
A suspect was not located; the shooter remains at large.
One of the tires on the officer’s marked patrol vehicle sustained damage. The officer was not injured.
The case will be investigated by the Aurora police’s major crimes unit.
Aurora police are asking anybody with information about the case to contact Sgt. Matt Fyles at 303-739-6041. Tipsters can remain anonymous by contacting Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867.
