NORTHGLENN, Colo. — A male was shot and killed while being robbed of his cellphone Monday night in Northglenn, according to police.
Officers responded at 9:50 p.m. to a report of a shooting at 11355 York St., which is just north of East 112th Avenue, the Northglenn Police Department said in a news release.
When they arrived on scene, the officers were told that a male had stolen the victim's cellphone and shot him in the abdomen, police said.
The victim was taken to a hospital, where he later died.
The suspect, who is 17 years old, was found nearby and taken into custody, according to police.
Northglenn Police asked that anyone with information on the incident contact Detective Damon Hoodak at 303-450-8855 or dhoodak@northglenn.org.
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