AURORA, Colo. — A teen charged in the November 2021 deadly shooting of another teen in Aurora has pleaded guilty.
Abel Vargas, 18, pleaded guilty to reckless manslaughter on April 29 in the death of David Carlos Ibanez, also 18, court records show.
The Aurora Police Department said Vargas was arrested on Nov. 14 after the shooting in the 13000 block of East 33rd Place.
Police said Vargas knew Ibanez and was showing him an AR-15 rifle when Vargas pulled the trigger while handling the gun, hitting Ibanez.
Ibanez was taken to the hospital by a friend, where he was pronounced dead, according to police.
Vargas' sentencing is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. June 24 in Adams County Court.
> Top stories from 9NEWS curated daily just for you! Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER right now to get can’t-miss stories, Next and Broncos content, weather and more delivered right to your inbox.
SUGGESTED VIDEOS: Latest from 9NEWS
MORE WAYS TO GET 9NEWS
Subscribe to our daily 9NEWSLETTER for top stories from 9NEWS curated daily just for you. Get content and information right now for can’t-miss stories, Next and Broncos content, weather and more delivered right to your inbox.
DOWNLOAD THE 9NEWS APP
iTunes: http://on9news.tv/itunes
Google Play: http://on9news.tv/1lWnC5n
HOW TO ADD THE 9NEWS APP TO YOUR STREAMING DEVICE
ROKU: add the channel from the ROKU store or by searching for KUSA.
For both Apple TV and Fire TV, search for "9NEWS" to find the free app to add to your account. Another option for Fire TV is to have the app delivered directly to your Fire TV through Amazon.