14-year-old arrested in connection with shooting at Sand Creek Park

DENVER (KDVR) — Aurora police said that a 14-year-old boy from Denver was arrested early Sunday morning in connection with a shooting at Sand Creek Park that left one man injured.

In a social media post, the Aurora Police Department said officers responded to the park at around 1:51 a.m., immediately giving medical aid, including a tourniquet, to the victim, which doctors reportedly said saved the man’s life.

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At the scene, investigators determined that the gunshots were fired from a red pickup truck towards a group of people, and officials found the vehicle hours later, also recovering a gun.

The truck was stopped, and the 14-year-old approached an officer at the original scene, reportedly confessing to the shooting.

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The boy was arrested on the following charges:

  • Attempted first-degree murder
  • Aggravated assault
  • Reckless endangerment
  • Possession of a handgun — as a juvenile

Anyone with information is asked to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867…

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