Multiple teens shot near Nome Park in Aurora

AURORA, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Aurora Police Department responded to multiple teenagers being shot near Nome Park Monday afternoon.

According to Aurora police, at approximately 1 p.m., officers responded to shots being fired near Nome Park. Once police arrived, the suspect fled from the scene.

Aurora Police Chief Vanessa Wilson said officers with the Major Crimes Unit are leading the investigation with the help of gang unit detectives. Wilson added that the incident appears to be a drive-by shooting.

Wilson said all six victims were Central High School students. Five of them were juveniles and one was 18. Wilson said the victims reportedly had "non-life threatening injuries."

Central High School was placed on lockdown.

Wilson said "suspects" are still on the loose. She called for anyone with information to call police investigators at 720-913-STOP.

This is a developing story.

#APDAlert: Officers are on scene of a shooting at Nome Park, Nome/12th.

There are multiple people shot, unknown ages or conditions. Central HS is on lockdown.

Unknown suspect, who is no longer on scene.

Updates will be here. pic.twitter.com/SCZBhrm8Iv

— Aurora Police Dept 🦃 (@AuroraPD) November 15, 2021

UPDATE: 5 total people have been transported to the hospital. Age ranges are 14-17.

Central HS remains on lockdown. Incident did not happen inside of the school but just north at Nome Park.

Updates will be here

— Aurora Police Dept 🦃 (@AuroraPD) November 15, 2021