Juvenile suspect arrested by Fort Collins police in connection with fatal shooting at Foothills Mall | Breaking News

Authorities in Fort Collins have arrested a juvenile boy in connection with a shooting that left two people dead outside the Foothills Mall on Saturday. The Fort Collins Police Department responded to a shooting call at the mall around 5 p.m., where two victims were found shot on a sidewalk. Despite medical assistance, both individuals later died from their injuries at the hospital. Businesses inside the mall and neighboring areas were closed as a precaution during the incident and subsequent investigation. Following a six-to-seven-hour investigation, a juvenile boy was arrested and believed to be connected to the shooting, although his identity has not been released due to his age. Police suspect that the shooting may be gang-related. Assistant Chief Frank Barrett praised the detectives for their work on the case and assured the public that the city is safe, despite such rare incidents. The investigation into the Foothills Mall shooting is ongoing, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Matt Dean or Larimer County Crime Stoppers to provide anonymous tips.