DENVER (KDVR) — A 15-year-old who attends Lester Arnold High School was arrested after he allegedly “viciously and randomly” attacked an Adams City High School student, Commerce City police said.
Police in a press release Monday morning said the “violent attack” happened off school grounds on Thursday. The alleged attacker followed the victim to the 7400 block of Quebec Street, a few blocks from both schools, where the assault happened.
“The victim courageously fought off the attacker but sustained serious injuries in the process,” police said.
The suspect then left the scene on foot.
Adams County School District 14 provided video surveillance of the suspect approaching the victim and fleeing the scene, and school staff immediately recognized the suspect and provided information to police.
“When a student was violently attacked last week after leaving school, we were determined to make an arrest as quickly as possible— and we did,” police said in a Facebook post.
The suspect was arrested on Friday less than a day after the attack. He is facing a second-degree assault—strangulation charge, police said.
“Everyone should feel safe around their school— it’s that simple,” police said. “We hope this arrest helps.”
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