In the early evening of May 13, 2022, a tragic and violent incident unfolded at a strip mall in Aurora, Colorado, claiming the lives of two young men. One of the victims was 19-year-old Isaac Lamar Smith Jr., a Black male from Aurora. The shooting took place around 5 p.m. at the Smoke and Vapes store located at 15270 East 6th Avenue, prompting numerous 911 calls to the Aurora Police Department.
Upon their arrival, officers discovered both Smith and 20-year-old Va-Jon Donovan Lewis suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite the immediate medical assistance provided at the scene, both young men succumbed to their injuries and were pronounced dead.
The investigation into the double homicide was swiftly taken over by the Major Crimes Homicide Unit of the Aurora Police Department. While detectives believe they have identified everyone involved in the shooting, specific details regarding any suspects have not been publicly released. The circumstances and events that led to the fatal shooting are still under active investigation by the authorities. As of the latest available reports, no official announcements have been made concerning any arrests in connection with the deaths of Isaac Lamar Smith Jr. and Va-Jon Donovan Lewis.
The Aurora Police Department has urged anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation. Metro Denver Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $2,000 for any information that leads to an arrest, and tipsters are able to remain anonymous. The community has been encouraged to cooperate with law enforcement to help bring a resolution to this case and provide justice for the families of the two young victims whose lives were cut short by gun violence.
