Teenage employee reportedly shot at Santiago's restaurant in Commerce City
Authorities are investigating a shooting that left at least one person injured at Santiago's near 72nd and Hwy 85 in Commerce City.
We can confirm at least one shot at Santiago’s (72nd/HWY 85), suspect outstanding but likely identified. We are working law enforcement resources to locate. pic.twitter.com/YjwleCxjTy
— Commerce City Police Department (@CommerceCityPD) August 17, 2023
Commerce City police say at approximately 4:07 p.m. officers responded to an "active shooter" call at the restaurant and determined that an employee who is reportedly a teenager had got into an argument with an adult customer, which led to an exchange in gunfire.
According to police, the employee was critically injured and the customer left the scene in a vehicle. The driver then pulled over and called 911, while the customer reportedly exited the vehicle and fled on foot.
Update on Santiago’s shooting: pic.twitter.com/k0DARguZem
— Commerce City Police Department (@CommerceCityPD) August 18, 2023
Commerce City PD says it has identified the suspect and are working to locate them.