Teen arrested for murder in weekend shooting at Adams County park

Teen arrested for murder in weekend shooting at Adams County park

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A teenager was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of murder after a Saturday shooting at an Adams County park killed a 15-year-old boy and injured another teen.

The teenage suspect — who has not been identified by police due to his age — was arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder, first-degree assault and illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile, according to a news release from the Adams County Sheriff’s Office.

Adams County deputies responded to reports of gunfire at Rotella Park — near Welby at 1824 Coronado Parkway — around 11:18 p.m. Saturday.

When deputies arrived at the park, they found 15-year-old Ricardo Alonzo Elgueta Fuentes had died from a gunshot wound to the neck and another teenager had been shot in the leg, sheriff’s officials said.

It’s not clear if the two shooting victims and the suspect knew each other.

This is a developing story and may be updated.

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