King Soopers Shooting Update + Denver Tests Election Security

Morning, neighbors! Amber Fisher here with your brand-new edition of the Denver Daily. I'll deliver the latest on the Boulder King Soopers shooting, the Nov. 2 election and how to find your nearest flu shot site.

First, today's weather:

You can expect clouds and sun, and like yesterday, chilly wind. High: 60 Low: 39.

Here are the top stories today in Denver:

1. Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa, who's accused of killing 10 people at the Boulder King Soopers store, has been deemed incompetent to stand trial, according to court documents. A second evaluation has been granted for him. Based in part on an evaluation it arranged, the defense claims there is a "reasonable belief" that Alissa suffers from an unspecified "mental disability." (Boulder Patch)
2. Denver conducted a public test of election equipment Monday ahead of the Nov. 2 election. (CBS Denver)
3. Mayor Michael Hancock and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot are set to co-chair the National Nonpartisan Conversation on Voter Rights. Community leaders, lawmakers, county clerks, elections administrators and advocates will convene in Denver Oct. 21 - 23 to set a national action plan that aims to end gerrymandering, ensure safe access to the ballot, and prevent partisan efforts that diminish voter access, especially in communities of color. (City and County of Denver)
4. The 2020-21 flu season is the second Coloradans have faced while also fighting the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention predict that during this flu season, both viruses will once again be spreading at the same time. Here's how to find your nearest flu shot clinic in Denver. (Denver Patch)
5. Snow is on its way to our high country Tuesday and we Denverites can expect rain showers. (Fox 31)

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Today in Denver:

• Business Owner's Forum - Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce (9 p.m.)
• Women's Real Estate Investment Hour (12 p.m.)
• DPS School Board Candidate Forum - Girls Athletic Leadership HS (6 p.m.)
• Collaborative School Committee Meeting (6 p.m.)

Denver Patch Notebook

• Denver Public Schools: "Happy #NationalComingOutDay! On this day of #LGBTQ+ visibility, DPS is in solidarity with our LGBTQ+ students, staff and families. We recognize the importance of our LGBTQ+ communities to be seen, heard, and fully included in DPS." (Facebook)
• Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce: "The entrepreneurial journey is full of twists and turns! Join us and our Denver Metro Small Business Development Center on Oct. 28 at Small Business, Big Connections to hear from three #smallbusiness storytellers on their entrepreneurial journey ..." (Facebook)
• Denver Broncos Community Development: "We are excited to launch Miles for Miles - a new Denver Broncos PLAY 60 initiative encouraging kids to be active and get their steps in. Join us remotely the week of Oct 11-15 and tell us how you walked a mile with Miles!" (Facebook)
• Denver Preschool Program: "Autumn is the perfect time to explore the great outdoors with your family. It’s also a great time to encourage learning and creativity in your little ones. From fallen leaves to twigs and rocks, everything your child needs to create unique crafts ..." (Facebook)
• Denver Museum of Nature & Science: "Dr. James Hagadorn, along with colleagues from Sonora, Mexico, is investigating basalts in eastern Nevada to see what they can tell us about earth history." (Facebook)

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— Amber Fisher

About me: I'm a Patch editor covering news in Denver's metro area and Boulder. I've spent the past nine years working for various news outlets across North America, including Chicago Patch, Global News and WBEZ. I've covered high-profile court cases, civil rights abuses, mass shootings, natural disasters and major crimes — but also countless happy news stories about kindness, innovation and resilience. When I'm not writing articles, I can be found hiking, snowboarding, debating politics with my husband and attempting to be a sci-fi and astronomy geek.

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