Report: Teens arrested in connection to Blackbird Public House chef murder

Two 16-year-old boys were arrested Friday in connection the murder of Denver chef Nicholas Lewis.

Two 16-year-old boys were arrested Friday in connection to the murder of Denver chef Nicholas Lewis.

Lewis was employed at Blackbird Public House in West Washington Park when he was shot to death earlier this month. Police have not yet released a motive for his murder, according to CBS 4.

The two teens have been charged with first-degree murder and attempt to commit aggravated robbery. Both were in custody on unrelated charges when the charges in the Lewis murder case were filed, the TV station reports.

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