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Teenage employee reportedly shot at Santiago's restaurant in Commerce City

Teenage employee reportedly shot at Santiago's restaurant in Commerce City
Teenage employee reportedly shot at Santiago's restaurant in Commerce City 00:31

Authorities are investigating a shooting that left at least one person injured at Santiago's near 72nd and Hwy 85 in Commerce City.

Commerce City police say at approximately 4:07 p.m. officers responded to an "active shooter" call at the restaurant and determined that an employee who is reportedly a teenager had got into an argument with an adult customer, which led to an exchange in gunfire. 

According to police, the employee was critically injured and the customer left the scene in a vehicle. The driver then pulled over and called 911, while the customer reportedly exited the vehicle and fled on foot. 

Commerce City PD says it has identified the suspect and are working to locate them. 

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