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Artists Unveil Kendrick Castillo Mural In Denver

Kendrick's parents were there when the mural was unveiled — along with a fellow student who says Kendrick saved her life.

By Anica Padilla

October 5, 2020

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DENVER (CBS4) — A mural honoring Kendrick Castillo was unveiled in Denver’s Ball Park neighborhood on Sunday. Castillo was 18 years old when he charged an armed student at STEM School Highlands Ranch in May 2019. He was shot and killed. Because of his heroic actions, hundreds of other students were able to return home that night.

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Kendrick’s parents were there when the mural was unveiled — along with a fellow student — who says Kendrick saved her life.

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Lucy Sarkissian was an 8th grader at STEM School Highlands Ranch when Kendrick rushed one of the shooters.

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