Man Shot, Paralyzed In Crime Spree + Massive Fire + Weekend Fun

Rise and shine, Denver! Let's get you started this Tuesday with everything you need to know going on locally today.

First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 96 Low: 67. Ozone pollution is, yet again, expected to be in the 'moderate' to 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range, state public health officials said.

Here are the top stories today in Denver:

1. A victim of a Denver crime spree was left paralyzed below his waist. (The Denver Channel)
2. Denver police are looking for a carjacking and robbery suspect. (FOX31 Denver)
3. A massive fire erupted at an abandoned warehouse in Denver’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. (The Denver Channel)
4. Are you making plans for the Labor Day weekend on the Front Range? Here are 10 things to do. (CBS Denver)
5. The upcoming Colorado Symphony season presents new and familiar artists. (Colorado Public Radio)

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Today in Denver

• Auction Volunteer Information Brunch. (9 a.m.)
• Barre with Jenny (virtual via Zoom) - Glendale Branch YMCA. (9:30 a.m.)
• Young Professionals Board Opportunities Open House. (4:30 p.m.)
• Collaborative School Committee Introduction Meeting. (5 p.m.)
• Welcome CSC Meeting - Denver Center for International Studies MS. (5:30 p.m.)

Denver Patch Notebook

• Denver Museum of Nature & Science: "Last week, we did something that we haven't done in a long, long time… deinstalled the Alma King from exhibit. This specimen, perhaps the world’s best rhodochrosite crystal, may not taste like a watermelon jolly rancher, but it sure looks sweet ..." (Facebook)
• Denver Police Department: "REMEMBERING DETECTIVE GEORGE C. KLEIN In June of 1919, Denver Police Detective George C. Klein was participating in a bootlegging raid when he accidentally shot and killed a man who was a member of Denver's Italian community." (Facebook)
• VISIT DENVER: "Fall festivities are right around the corner! Tickets are now on sale for the Corn Maze and Pumpkin Festival at Denver Botanic Gardens’ Chatfield Farms." (Facebook)
• City and County of Denver Government: "City employees are doing their part. Ola, in Denver Economic Development & Opportunity, got her vaccine because she wanted to contribute to combatting the spread of COVID-19 and help get us back to normal. You can do your part." (Facebook)
• Denver Broncos Community Development: "Throughout the 2021 NFL Season the Denver Broncos #PLAY60 website will feature basic drills, mind and body exercises, recipes, games, chances to win prizes and more!" (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. As a Global TV reporter, I covered everything from tornadoes and wildfires to high-profile court cases and civil rights abuses. 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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