Teen killed at Santa Cruz County party, juvenile arrested

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An 18-year-old was killed by a juvenile Saturday night in Boulder Creek, officials reported.

Around 10 p.m., shots were fired at a party in the 1000 block of Brimblecom Road, according to the Santa Cruz Sheriff's Office. 

Upon arrival, officers found the male teen suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim died at the scene, officials said. A juvenile, whose age was not disclosed, was arrested Sunday afternoon as a suspect in the Boulder Creek homicide.

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Authorities said due to the suspect being a minor, additional information on them will not be disclosed.

The identity of the 18-year-old was not disclosed pending notification of next of kin.

Authorities did not specify a motive.

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