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Two teens arrested in connection with fatal Denver shooting

Denver police on Wednesday announced that two juveniles were arrested in connection with a fatal shooting last month.

The two teens, aged 14 and 12, are alleged to have fatally shot Christopher Nabors, 33, on June 30 in the 4300 block of North Pecos Street. Denver Police Department investigators said Nabors was killed while confronting the two teens as they allegedly broke into his vehicle.

The teens were arrested July 1 after police allegedly spotted them in a stolen vehicle. The driver of the car fled a traffic stop, and officers were able to successfully pursue the vehicle and make arrests related to the pursuit.

The two teens are now facing a charge of first-degree murder, police said, after detectives were able to obtain additional information.

The 14-year-old and two other juveniles were also allegedly involved in a nonfatal shooting that happened roughly 15 minutes before the homicide, in the area of Park Avenue and East 20th Avenue. Police said two of the juveniles now face charges and a third one has been arrested in connection with that case.

Denver police declined to release the arrest affidavit for the case, citing the age of the suspects.


Matt Kyle

Reporter


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