Share this @internewscast.com

AURORA, Colo. — A 16-year-old boy was arrested Monday in connection with a September shooting at Southlands Mall that left a 15-year-old boy dead.

The shooting was reported at around 9:30 p.m. on Sept. 30 in a parking lot outside the mall where a large group of people, including teens from Smoky Hill and Grandview High Schools, were celebrating homecoming, witnesses told Denver7.

First responders arrived and found Raphael Ivan Velin, 15, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to the hospital, where he later died.

Aurora

Mom of teen killed at Southlands Mall shares how she wants him to be remembered

10:28 PM, Oct 04, 2023

Investigators believe the murder occurred during a pre-planned meeting between the involved parties, according to an initial media release from the Aurora Police Department. Raphael’s mother told Denver7 she got a phone call from him earlier that evening, and he said he was heading to the mall to meet up with friends.

Police said four to five suspects took off after the shooting in a black four-door sedan, which was later recovered.

Aurora PD said the 16-year-old turned himself in to police Monday. He was booked into the Aurora Jail for second-degree murder, aggravated robbery and failure to report an accident to police.

Crime

Arrest warrant issued for a suspect in the killing of teen at Southlands Mall

11:59 AM, Oct 09, 2023

Since the boy is a minor, Aurora police will not release his identity.

Aurora PD said investigators are still working to identify and locate additional suspects, as well as witnesses to the shooting. Anyone with information is asked to call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867.

16-year-old boy arrested in connection with deadly shooting at Southlands Mall


D7 follow up bar 2460x400FINAL.png

What do you want Denver7 to follow up on? Is there a story, topic or issue you want us to revisit? Let us know with the contact form below.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Probation Breach: Man Arrested for Knife Threats and Assault in Disturbing Domestic Incident

In Gainesville, Florida, a troubling incident unfolded last night leading to the…

Tragic Dispute in [Location]: Man Fatally Shoots Dog Owner Following Attack Incident

Inset: Matthew Lee Pasco (Lake County Sheriff”s Office). Background: The 1900 block…

Prominent Sydney Solicitor Faces Charges in Massive $25 Million Fraud Scandal

A Sydney solicitor has been charged after allegedly helping facilitate a scheme…

Tragic Workplace Incident: Family Claims Bullying Led to Fatal Co-Worker Altercation

Inset left: Gregory Lewis (Tarrant County Jail). Inset right: Thomas King (GoFundMe).…

TikTok Influencer Faces Legal Trouble Following Sydney Salon Incident

A Tiktok star faced court yesterday charged with affray after an alleged…

Road Rage Incident Claims Life of Father En Route to Collect Daughter, Authorities Report

Background: The intersection in Temple Hills, Maryland, where the shooting reportedly took…

Fourth Suspect Charged in Connection to Sydney Grandfather’s Alleged Kidnapping and Murder

A fourth man has been charged over the alleged kidnapping and murder…

Shocking DNA Breakthrough: Nancy Guthrie’s Case Solved, D4VD Faces Murder Charges

A pop sensation’s Tesla, the mystery of a missing young girl, and…

Mother Sends Father Disturbing Photo of Son Under Car with Instructions to ‘Run Him Over,’ Police Report

April Alexander (Adams County Sheriff’s Office). A Mississippi woman is now charged…

Gainesville Resident Arrested for Attempting to Rescue Cat from Evacuation Zone Amid Safety Concerns

By Staff GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A man identified as Jeffrey David Emminger,…

Shocking Incident: Woman Opens Fire During Ladies’ Night Out, Police Report Reveals

Background: News footage of the Dr. Limon restaurant in Homestead, Fla. (WPLG).…

Tragic Discovery: Mother and Two Children Found Bound and Deceased – Authorities Seek Answers

Background: The home on Auble Moody Road in Wilmer, Alabama (WALA/YouTube). Insets…