🌱 Teen Killed In Aurora Shooting + Unemployment Rate Improves

Get on up, Denver! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. These are the most important things going on around town today, including the shooting death of a teenager in Aurora, the latest unemployment numbers in our city, Black Friday shopping predictions and another beautiful local holiday light display.

First, today's weather:

You can expect plenty of sun today, with a high of 65 and a low of 38.

Here are the top stories today in Denver:

1. More gun violence in Aurora: An argument led to a shooting that killed a 17-year-old boy and injured a former Greenwood Village police officer, Aurora police said. The 36-year-old former officer is expected to live, authorities said. He reportedly confronted a group of teens about a careless driving incident before the argument broke out. (CBS Denver)
2. The Denver unemployment rate was 5.2 percent in September, down from 5.9 percent in August. That reflected some improvement from September 2020, when the unemployment rate stood at 8.1 percent. (Denver Patch)
3. While coronavirus may not be top of mind as Americans hit the lines outside their favorite retailers, the ongoing global supply chain issues could take a huge bite out of their Black Friday fun. But that's not going to hold many Americans back from spending at high rates, the National Retail Federation says. (Denver Patch)
4. Elitch Gardens' Luminova holiday light display opens today with more than 3 million lights, a massive snowman and an even more massive Christmas tree. (The Denver Channel)
5. Speaking of which, Patch is on a quest to find the Best Holiday Lights In America, and the title could go to one of the twinkling displays that make our big and small towns such a magical place at this time of the year. If you know of an amazing holiday lights display, or you've created one yourself, enter to win a stocking full of Patch swag and of course, bragging rights. (Patch)

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Today in metro Denver:

• Kiddie Academy hosts Turkey Day Virtual 5K (9 a.m.)
• Black Planet Black Friday in Golden (12 p.m.)
• Message In A Bottle - The Police Tribute in Golden (7 p.m.)
• John Novosad at Comedy Works (7:30 p.m.)
• Jordan Doll (Comedy Central, Just for Laughs) at Denver Comedy Underground (8 p.m.)
• Rotating Tap Comedy @ Jade Mountain Brewing in Aurora (8 p.m.)

Denver Patch Notebook

• City and County of Denver Government: "Myth: There is nothing I can do about homelessness. Truth: Solving homelessness will take the entire community working around a common goal. Being kind, advocating for person-centered support, and sharing your time and resources can go a long way ..." (Facebook)
• Denver Police Department: K-9 Ray is an explosives detection dog, and he's super cute. Join the DPD this Sunday on Facebook at 1:05 p.m. for an inside look at the work Ray and his pals do! (Facebook)
• VISIT DENVER: "It’s our home. Our playground. Our escape. Our basecamp. So thankful for you, Denver. If you’re looking to get out there and experience the city with those you love this holiday weekend, we have a full list of festivities." (Facebook)
• Downtown Denver Partnership: "As the cold weather sets in, look out for the warm Chanukah lights that will yet again be illuminating the City's 16th St Mall thanks to Jewish in the City — Chabad's two super-size six-foot Menorahs." (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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