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Suspect Shot By Police Is A Juvenile

DENVER (CBS4) - The Denver Police Department confirmed a suspect shot by a police officer on Tuesday is a juvenile.

The shooting happened near 10th Avenue and Federal Boulevard after police spotted a stolen vehicle.

Investigators say the suspect who was shot and two other juveniles were in a stolen car when they were approached by police. Police say the driver was armed and was shot in the leg after a short pursuit.

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The two other suspects, a male and a female, were arrested a short time later.

Police could not confirm whether any shots were fired at police.

No police officers were injured.

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