Families, neighbors and community organizations gathered outside the Montbello Recreation Center on Sunday afternoon for a healing circle, as the Denver community works to reclaim the space where a 14-year-old boy was fatally shot more than two weeks ago.
Denver Parks and Recreation said the recreation center will reopen on Monday in time for the start of summer programs.
The shooting happened on Thursday, May 21 at the rec center on E. 53rd Ave., according to the Denver Police Department (DPD). Officers arrested a 15-year-old suspect in connection with the shooting, DPD said.
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Community organizations, including the Struggle of Love Foundation, showed up to the healing circle Sunday afternoon to offer resources for family members and neighbors impacted by the tragedy, in hopes of bringing back a sense of safety…