'Armed Man' Prompts Scare At Aurora Home Depot
AURORA – The report sounded ominous when Aurora police responded Tuesday morning after hearing a man with a AK47 and a banana clip was seen in a Home Depot Store.
Police surrounded the store at 3475 N. Salida St., just before 9 a.m.
Employees and customers were brought out of the store as officers with rifles searched the interior for the reported gunman.
K-9 units were also called in the search the store.
Then, an employee came forward and told police that a man matching the description of the gunman had been inside the store earlier.
The employee said the man was carrying a nail gun and was looking for parts. He had left before police arrived.
