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May 5, 2016

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A DA M S C OU N T Y & J EF F ER S ON C OU N T Y, C OLOR A D O

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District needs in Adams 12 discussed ‘Community Action Network’ addresses facility concerns By Gene Sears Special to Colorado Community Media It’s about money. And it’s about time. That was the message delivered by the Adams 12 Community Action Network (CAN) April 28 during an informational session at Silver Hills Middle School in Westminster. The event is part of ongoing efforts by the network and the district’s Long-Range Planning Advisory Committee to inform district stakeholders in advance of a potential bond measure for the fall ballot. The network — a grassroots organization of parents and community members District continues on Page 8

Northglenn officer cleared in shooting

RAIN, SNOW OR

SHINE

Above: Sgt. Hector Rodriguez, of Aurora, 5th Battalion U.S. Army Recruiting, readies materials in preparation for the April 30 Walk for the Wounded at at E.B. Rains Jr. Park In Northglenn. Snow and cold, however, kept turnout very low, and the event was curtailed after about 90 minutes. Right: Kandice Young, of Thornton, a nurse and clinical director at Greenridge Place, helps her 5-year-old daughter, Riley, get some lift on her kite April 27 at Lake Arbor Park in Arvada. Young

DA’s office sees no evidence to prosecute policeman who was fired upon first

and other employees of Greenridge Place, an Anthem Memory Care Center in Westminster, took advantage of warm weather last Wednesday to engage in some kite-flying activities with residents suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Employees were asked to bring their children along to help encourage seniors and promote a spirit of fun.

By Jeremy Johnson jjohnson@coloradocommunitymedia.com No charges will be filed against a Northglenn police officer who shot a suspect only after the man fired first, according to a district attorney report. The Critical Incident Team of the 17th Judicial District announced April 26 that no criminal charges will be filed against Officer Tim Kuenning,

See PAGES 10 and 11 for more photos from both events. Photos by Stefan Brodsky

Moya

Officer continues on Page 5

Armed man killed in officer-involved shooting Westminster police said car thief suspect fired on officers first Staff report Westminster police say a man shot and killed in an officer-involved shooting April 27 fired first.

According to a news release from Westminster police, officers were investigating a stolen vehicle report at about 10 p.m. in the 7300 block of Tennyson Street when an adult male suspect opened fire on officers. Officers returned fire, and the suspect died at the scene. Police said the suspect will be identified by the Adams County

Coroner’s Office. One officer sustained minor injuries during the confrontation and was treated at the scene, said Westminster Police Investigator Kate Kazell. “He was treated on scene by fire personnel,” she said. “He didn’t go to the hospital and he’s fine.” The investigation has been

taken over by the 17th Judicial District Critical Incident Team. It was the second officerinvolved shooting in as many days. Alan Barber, 28, was shot and killed by Lakewood police, who said they were investigating a stolen vehicle. When police saw Barber approach the alleged stolen

vehicle and attempted to make contact with him, they say the suspect ran. While police pursued Barber, they say he fired on officers. They returned fire and struck Barber, who was later pronounced dead at the scene. The Jefferson County Critical Incident Response Team is in charge of that investigation.

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