In the early evening of May 13, 2022, Va-Jon Donovan Lewis, a 20-year-old Black male, was fatally shot in Aurora, Colorado. The incident that claimed his life unfolded in the parking lot of a strip mall located at 15270 East 6th Avenue. Another young man, 19-year-old Isaac Lamar Smith Jr., was also killed in the shooting.
Aurora police officers responded to the scene following multiple 911 calls reporting the gunfire.
Upon their arrival, they discovered both Lewis and Smith suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite the immediate medical attention provided at the scene, both men were pronounced dead.
The investigation into the double homicide was taken over by the Major Crimes Homicide Unit of the Aurora Police Department. While authorities have stated that they believe everyone involved in the incident has been identified, specific details regarding any suspects have not been publicly released. The circumstances that led to the shooting remain under investigation.
As of the latest available information, no arrests have been officially announced in connection with the deaths of Va-Jon Donovan Lewis and Isaac Lamar Smith Jr. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue to piece together the events of that fatal evening. The police have encouraged anyone with information to come forward to assist in bringing closure to the case.
