AURORA, Colorado – A Denver teenager was arrested Friday in connection with a fatal shooting at an Aurora park last month.
The shooting occurred on July 6 at around 9:15 p.m. during a party at Highland Hollows Park, located at 1400 South Uravan Street. Aurora police said “numerous minors” were at the party when a fight broke out, which was followed by the shooting.
Kamiaya Cleveland was one of three teenagers shot in the park that night. The 14-year-old died of her injuries, while the other two girls – a 14-year-old and a 15-year-old – survived.
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Family of 14-year-old girl shot in Aurora Park demands answers
A 17-year-old Denver girl was arrested Friday in connection with the shooting. Aurora police said the girl was in custody in another county at the time of her arrest, where another case was being heard.
The teen was arrested on charges of first-degree murder, 10 counts of attempted first-degree murder, 10 counts of attempted assault, menacing, illegal use of a firearm, tampering with evidence and unlawful possession of a firearm by a minor. The 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office will file charges.
Because the girl is a minor, her identity will not be disclosed unless she is charged as an adult.
Aurora police said no other suspects remain in the investigation, but that the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867. Tipsters can remain anonymous.
‘We need justice’: Family of 14-year-old girl shot in Aurora Park demands answers
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