DENVER (KDVR) -- A juvenile was arrested on multiple charges, including first-degree murder, in connection to a double shooting that happened over the weekend at Rotella Park.
Saturday around 11:18 p.m., deputies with the Adams County Sheriff's Office responded to Rotella Park, located at 1824 Coronado Parkway in the unincorporated community of Welby, on report of a shooting.
Upon arrival at the scene, the sheriff's office said deputies found a juvenile male with a gunshot wound to the neck and attempted life-saving measures. He was later pronounced dead.
Later, deputies found another juvenile with a gunshot wound to the leg, and they were treated by medical personnel and released.
"Detectives began interviewing involved juveniles and learned that the incident started as a physical disturbance. The investigation continued through the following days with lengthy interviews, searches, and examination of evidence," the sheriff's office said in a press release.
On Wednesday, the sheriff's office announced in a press release that a juvenile was arrested on charges of murder in the first degree – extreme indifference, assault in the first degree and illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile.
The sheriff's office said it will present the case to the 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office for filing charges.
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