Teen killed in Eagle County altercation, suspect in custody

DENVER ( KDVR ) — Police are investigating an altercation in Eagle County that led to a teenager’s death.

On Wednesday just before 10 p.m., Eagle County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to Second Street Park in Gypsum about a disturbance between several teenagers. The park is just west of the Eagle County Regional Airport.

When deputies got to the park, they found one teen seriously injured. The teen was taken to a hospital for life-saving treatment, but the teen died from their injuries.

The sheriff’s office said the juvenile suspect fled from the park before the deputies arrived. However, the suspect was apprehended shortly after and remains in custody at this time.

Deputies said they are investigating this case as a homicide.

The sheriff’s office did not release information on what led to the altercation or exactly what occurred during the altercation.

Now, the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone who may have been at the park or who may have witnessed the altercation to call the office at 970-328-8500, or anonymously submit a tip online or send a mobile tip using the free “P3 Tips” app. Tipsters could earn a cash reward.

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