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Aurora shooting suspect turns himself in to police
A suspect has turned himself in to police after two people were shot in west suburban Aurora early Sunday morning near the Fox Valley Mall.
AURORA, Ill. - A suspect in a double shooting in Aurora turned himself in to police and is now facing attempted murder and weapons charges, authorities said.
What we know:
The shooting occurred just after 6 a.m. Aug. 10 in the 500 block of Station Boulevard.
Aurora police said officers responding to the scene found a 19-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the lower body and a 20-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds. Both victims received medical attention at the scene before being taken to local hospitals.
The 19-year-old's injuries were not considered life-threatening. The 20-year-old was listed in critical condition, according to police.
A preliminary investigation indicated the shooting was an isolated incident involving people who knew each other. Police said the shooter left a firearm at the scene and fled the area.
Officers recovered the weapon and launched a search for the suspect.
Suspect Arrested :
The suspect, identified as Aaron Conley, 24, of Aurora, turned himself in at the Aurora Police Station at about 3 a.m. Aug. 11, accompanied by family members.
Pictured is Aaron Conley, 24. (Aurora Police Department)
Conley has been charged with:
- Two counts of attempted first-degree murder
- Two counts of aggravated battery with a firearm
- One count of unlawful possession of a firearm by a repeat felony offender
- One count of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon
What's next:
Conley is scheduled to appear in court the morning of Aug. 12 at the DuPage County Courthouse.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Aurora Police Department’s Investigations Division at 630-256-5500.