AURORA | Police say an 18-year-old man and 16-year-old boy face multiple attempted murder charges in connection to a shooting earlier this month in the parking lot of an Aurora skating rink.
Jayden Martin, 18, of Aurora, was arrested last week by Aurora police’s fugitive unit.
Martin faces eight counts of attempted first-degree murder and two counts of first-degree assault, both felonies, Aurora police spokesperson Joe Moylan said in a statement.
He is being held in the Arapahoe County jail in lieu of $1 million bond.
An unidentified 16-year-old boy was also arrested and faces the same charges, as well as a felony charge for unlawful possession of a handgun by a juvenile. The boy has a prior weapon offense, police said.
The boy, not identified because he is a minor, is being held at a juvenile jail in lieu of $300,000 bond.
An unidentified teenage boy and girl were injured Feb. 8 during what police described as a “shootout” in the parking lot of Skate City in Aurora.
The shootings occurred at about 5:30 p.m. in the southern part of the parking lot of the skating rink, 15100 E. Girard Ave. police said.
The teenage boy, whose age was undetermined, was driven to a nearby hospital after the shooting. His injuries were described as “serious.”
The girl,14, was treated by rescuers at the scene and rushed to a nearby hospital. Her injuries were described as non-threatening.
Both teenagers have since been treated and released.
“Numerous shell casings of different calibers have been located in the parking lot, and additional evidence was discovered nearby,” police said. “No suspects have been positively identified, and no arrests have been made.”
Police said a preliminary investigation revealed that the victims knew the shooting suspects.
To date, investigators have recovered two firearms believed to be used in the shooting.
Police said anyone with information can call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867. Tipsters can remain anonymous and still be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000, police said.