Police Seeking Information on Shootings That Killed One, Wounded Another

Aurora Police are investigating the shooting of two men, one of whom died from his injuries, that occurred late Saturday on the city’s west side.

At about 11:35 p.m. Saturday, officers responded to a shots-fired call in the 200 block of West Park Avenue.

Officers found a 46-year-old Aurora man, Daniel W. Spencer of the 300 block of Plum Street, lying on a sidewalk suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, including one to his head, according to police.

Police said it appears Spencer may have been shot by someone possibly in an older box-style silver SUV, similar to a Suzuki Sidekick, that was seen leaving the area at a high rate of speed.

On Sunday, police said they have no further suspect or vehicle information.

Spencer was airlifted to Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove after receiving initial treatment at Presence Mercy Medical Center in Aurora. He was pronounced dead at about 4:30 a.m., police said.

At about midnight, police learned of a second gunshot victim, a 29-year-old Aurora man, who had been dropped off at Mercy Hospital. The victim told police that he was walking in the area of West Park and Lake Street when he was shot, possibly by someone in a dark-colored SUV, police said.

According to police, the second victim ran to the nearby home of a friend, who transported him to the hospital. He was treated and released for a gunshot wound to his shoulder, police said.

Police believe that Spencer and the 29-year-old man were shot in the same incident. A motive for the shootings has not been established, according to police.

Anyone with any information should call Aurora Police investigators at (630) 256-5500 or Aurora Area Crime Stoppers at (630) 892-1000. Callers to Crime Stoppers are anonymous and qualify for a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to any arrests. Tips can also be submitted through the Aurora Police Department’s free app, available through iTunes, the Android Market or Amazon App Store. Search for “My Police Department”, find the Aurora Police and download.