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Juvenile arrested in connection with fatal shooting of 14-year-old boy

The suspect faces numerous charges, including manslaughter and attempting to influence a public official.

DENVER — A juvenile male has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 14-year-old boy earlier this week.

Denver Police responded to a residence in the 1700 block of South Monaco Parkway on a reported shooting Wednesday night.

Treaujalaune Lornes, 14, was taken to the hospital and later died from his injuries, according to police. Lornes was a freshman at George Washington High School, according to a letter from Principal Kristin Waters. 

Through the investigation, detectives identified another juvenile male as the suspect.

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He was arrested Friday morning on the following charges:

  • Manslaughter
  • Second degree-assault
  • Three counts of felony menacing
  • Attempting to influence a public official
  • Juvenile in possession of a handgun. 

The Denver District Attorney’s Office will make the final determination on charges.

Due to the age of the suspect, DPD is unable to provide any other identifying information.

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