Police in Denver announced Saturday the arrest of a 17-year-old boy in connection with the brutal murder of 14-year-old Josiaz “JoJo” Aragon in August
The suspect, whose name has not been released because he is a juvenile, is being held for investigation of first-degree murder, aggravated robbery, tampering with physical evidence in a felony crime, and possession of a handgun by a juvenile, according to Denver police.
JoJo died of a gunshot wound, multiple stab wounds and blunt force injuries, according to the office of the medical examiner. The teen was found dead near a baseball field at the rec center at 9200 West Saratoga Place, in southwest Denver, around 1:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8. Denver police said they obtained an arrest warrant Friday, and officers located and took the suspect into custody Friday night in southwest Denver.
In a news release, police thanked the members of the community who shared tips that led investigators to the suspect.
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