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Teenager arrested in connection with fatal I-70 shooting

A 17-year-old was arrested by Denver police on Thursday night in connection with the fatal shooting of 31-year-old Kevin Piaskowski last month on Interstate 70.

The teenager was arrested in Westminster and is being held on first-degree murder. His identity will not be released due to his juvenile status, according to the Denver Police Department. 

Police said the teenager was identified throughout the course of the investigation, adding it doesn’t appear Piaskowski and the shooter knew each other. 

Piaskowski’s fiancee, Tamra Holton, said she was saddened to hear the person suspected of shooting him is so young.

“Aside from the anger and wanting someone to have consequences, in hopes they will be tried as an adult, and receive punishment for their actions, I can’t help but think that now another family is losing a son,” Holton said.

She expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support she has received from the community and added that, while she heals from the loss of the love of her life, she wants to “put my hope in the justice system to bring justice to Kevin and his family.” 

Police identify second stolen vehicle that may have been involved in I-70 shooting

The fatal shooting happened around 11 p.m. July 31 near the interstate’s westbound Northfield/Quebec exit. 

Police said the suspect was in a stolen Dodge pick up truck when he opened fire into another vehicle and struck Piaskowski.

Following the shooting, the shooter was in a multi-vehicle crash. Police said a stolen white Hyundai Santa Fe was involved in the crash and the occupants fled on foot.

It is currently unknown whether the occupants of the Hyundai were connected to the suspect. 

Denver Gazette reporter Carol McKinley contributed to this report

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