An Aurora man has been handed a five-year prison sentence for a shooting that wounded two teenagers outside a busy roller rink, closing out a high-profile case that shook a neighborhood hangout. The gunfire broke out in the parking lot of Skate City on Feb. 8, 2025, and left a 14-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy injured. The sentence follows an investigation that brought multiple arrests and a stack of felony charges.
Plea Deal Lands Five-Year Prison Term
According to 9News, Jayden Martin pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree assault and received a five-year prison sentence. Prosecutors dismissed the remaining charges as part of a plea agreement. Court records reviewed by the outlet show the deal allowed Martin to avoid a trial on a broader slate of felony counts.
Parking Lot Shooting Outside Skate City
The shooting unfolded around 5:20 p.m. on Feb. 8, 2025, in the parking lot of Skate City at 15100 East Girard Avenue, according to CBS News. A 14-year-old girl was hit and suffered non-life-threatening wounds, while a 16-year-old boy was driven to a hospital with more serious injuries. Both teens were later treated and released.
Arrests and Initial Felony Counts
The Aurora Police Department reported that investigators arrested Martin and an unrelated 16-year-old later that month. In a department news release, both were listed on multiple felony counts, including attempted first-degree murder and first-degree assault. The release also detailed bond amounts and other case information as the investigation moved forward.
What the Plea Deal Actually Does
Under the plea agreement, the second-degree assault charge became Martin’s primary conviction and the remaining counts were dismissed, per 9News. The deal cuts short what could have been a lengthy courtroom fight and locks in a prison term instead of leaving the outcome to a jury trial.
Shell Casings, Recovered Guns and Ongoing Probe
Local reporting and police documents say officers found numerous shell casings of different calibers scattered across the parking lot and later recovered two firearms investigators believe were used in the shooting, according to The Sentinel. Police have said the victims and suspects appeared to know each other, and the investigation has remained active.
Tip Line Still Open
The Aurora Police Department says the case is still under investigation and is asking anyone with information to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP (7867), according to an APD news release. Authorities say tips may be eligible for a reward and continue to stress how community information can help resolve gun-violence cases.
