Aurora police are investigating the circumstances of a shooting at an Aurora gas station early Sunday morning.

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Just after 4:30 a.m., Aurora Police’s telecom center received multiple 911 calls reporting a person had been shot at a gas station in the 1700 block of North Farnsworth Avenue. Officers responded to the scene and quickly learned the shooting victim had been placed in another person’s vehicle to be taken to the hospital.

Shortly thereafter, a 31-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the chest showed up at an area hospital. The man was rushed into surgery and is now listed in stable condition.

Aurora Police Department detectives responded to the scene and began interviewing potential witnesses, canvassing the area and investigating the specific circumstances of the incident. Evidence Technicians from Aurora Police’s Evidence Unit also responded to the scene to identify and collect forensic evidence from the shooting.

Detectives are still investigating the circumstances of the incident. Anyone with any potential information about what happened is asked to call Aurora Police’s Investigations Division at 630-256-5500 or call Crime Stoppers at 630-892-1000 where you can remain anonymous.

SOURCE: Aurora Police Department news release