Aurora Daily Local Headlines: Teen Shooting, Playoff Action, and Early-March Events

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Aurora, CO – March 2, 2026 – A teen shooting, postseason prep matchups, and a few early-March arts and library dates lead today’s local Monday brief.


Here’s your quick look at Aurora’s top local headlines from the last 72 hours, plus a few community items that are carrying into the new week.

1) Teen killed in late-night shooting on Lima Street

Aurora police say a 15-year-old boy was shot late Friday night, Feb. 27, in the 20 block of Lima Street and later died at a hospital. Investigators believe the teen and the suspect knew each other and spoke briefly before an argument and gunfire. Police say the shooter ran from the area and no arrest has been announced. Anyone with information is being asked to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers.

2) Prep playoff spotlight: Aurora teams hit the road and host key games

Saturday, Feb. 28 brought a busy slate of postseason action involving multiple Aurora-area programs. In Class 6A, local matchups included Fort Collins at Grandview, plus games featuring Eaglecrest, Smoky Hill, and Cherokee Trail. Aurora Central also had a postseason road game in Class 5A. For fans, it’s a reminder that playoff weekends can stack up quickly across gyms and arenas, with start times spread throughout the day.

3) Arts and community calendar: film, theater, and teen programming

A weekend roundup flagged several things happening in and near Aurora that continue into early March. A local theater run was scheduled through Sunday, Mar. 1, and a classic film screening at the Aurora Fox Arts Center was listed for Thursday, Mar. 5. The same roundup also highlighted teen programming at the city library system, including a game-style trivia event focused on Black history.

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