Denver police arrest juvenile suspect after teen killed in shooting at recreation center

Police in Denver have arrested a juvenile suspect after a teen was shot and killed at a recreation center on Thursday night.

In a post on social media at 7:11 p.m., the Denver Police Department said officers were investigating a shooting at the Montbello Recreation Center in the 15000 block of E. 53rd Avenue. Officers initially reported finding one person at the scene suffering from injuries and said they were working to develop suspect information.

In a later update, the police department said one male under the age of 18 died at the scene.

"While the investigation is ongoing, the incident appears isolated as the parties were known to each other. We ask the community to keep the victim's family, loved ones and the entire Montbello community in their thoughts," said Denver Police Chief Ron Thomas. 

On Friday morning, police told CBS Colorado that one juvenile male suspect had been arrested in connection with the deadly shooting. That suspect was being held for investigation of first-degree murder.

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston released this statement about the shooting on Friday, "No statement can capture the grief we feel today. Our hearts are broken. To the family of the victim and the entire Montbello community, know that you have our deepest sympathies and our unwavering support."

Police asked anyone with information on the shooting to contact Crime Stoppers at (720) 913-7867.

According to city leaders, the Montbello Recreation Center will be temporarily closed until further notice and programs will be temporarily canceled.