Teen Girl Detained In Death Of 7-Year-Old Denver Boy

DENVER, CO — Denver police detained a 16-year-old girl in connection with the death of Jordan Vong, 7, who was found dead in his home Tuesday night, according to reports. Police say the boy's body was found "intentionally concealed."

Denver Police Department Division Chief Joe Montoya said Jordan's family is cooperative in the investigation, but wouldn't say to what extent. To keep the integrity of the investigation, Montoya wouldn't reveal the 16-year-old girl's identity or relationship to Jordan.

The family home, which is in the 4900 block of Fairplay Street in Montbello, had already been searched by police, the Denver Post reports. Police had searched it twice in hopes that Jordan saw the search as a game and was hiding.

They then obtained a warrant and searched the home soon after 8 p.m. Tuesday, finding Jordan about 30 minutes later. Police gave no details on where he was found or the circumstances of his death.

See Division Chief Montoya update the community on their investigation:

When asked about the investigation, Denver Police Chief Paul Pazen said "This is just beginning. It's a long process and we need to make sure we do this the right way all the way through."

The 16-year-old girl has not been charged, but prosecutors have the option to charge her as an adult, the Post reports.

See more: Missing 7-Year-Old Boy Found Dead: Police

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