Incident Overview
Kendrick Castillo was a student who was fatally shot during an active shooter incident at STEM School Highlands Ranch in Colorado. The shooting occurred on May 7, 2019, when two attackers entered the school building.
Victim and Response
Castillo was identified as a senior at the school. He was killed while attempting to confront the attackers and protect other students. First responders arrived quickly, and the two shooters were taken into custody shortly after the incident began.
Aftermath and Context
Following the shooting, the community held memorials for Castillo. The incident prompted discussions about school safety and threat assessment. Details about the investigation were reported by local and national news outlets, including coverage from CBS News.
