Aurora Residents: What Happened on the RT D Bus After a Hit‑and‑Run Investigation
Late Tuesday afternoon, a startling shooting erupted on an RT D commuter bus that runs through Aurora’s bustling south side. The incident unfolded just moments after Lakewood police, working with Aurora’s own law‑enforcement partners, traced a hit‑and‑run suspect to the bus. Officers had been following the driver’s description and vehicle details from a collision on South Chambers Road when the suspect boarded the RT D line 31 (South Aurora – Lakewood).
According to the Lakewood Police Department, the suspect was confronted by officers on the bus, and the confrontation quickly turned violent. Multiple passengers reported hearing gunfire and seeing a flash of light near the rear of the vehicle. Emergency responders arrived within minutes, and the bus was escorted to a safe location near the Aurora Transit Center. No one on the bus was seriously injured, but the incident has left many commuters uneasy.
City officials are urging Aurora riders to stay alert, report suspicious activity, and use the RT D safety app to share real‑time updates. The Aurora Police Department is reviewing dash‑cam footage and will release more details as the investigation continues.
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