Teenager Killed in Park Shooting

**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 25G012083**

Kristen Duus, PIO
Greeley Police Department
970.350.9605 (office)
Kristen.duus@greeleypd.com

Teenager Killed in Park Shooting

GREELEY, Colo. –  On August 14, at approximately 8:00pm, officers from the Greeley Police Department responded to Centennial Park in the 2200 block of 23rd Avenue following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an 18-year-old male with at least one gunshot wound. He was transported to Northern Colorado Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased. 

Prior to the shooting, witnesses reported a fight between occupants of a red truck and a gray sedan. Following the shooting, the suspect fled in the gray sedan. The suspect is described to be a Caucasian male with curly blond hair.

This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Elizabeth Finch at Elizabeth.Finch@greeleypd.com or (970) 350‑9682. This was an isolated incident and there is no danger to the community.

No further details will be released today.

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