Highlands Ranch Honors Kendrick Castillo with Street Renaming on Shooting Anniversary

On May 7, 2025, Douglas County commemorated Kendrick Castillo, a hero of the 2019 STEM School Highlands Ranch shooting, by renaming Lucent Boulevard to Kendrick Castillo Way.

Castillo, an 18-year-old senior, sacrificed his life during the May 7, 2019, attack when he lunged at one of the shooters, saving classmates but losing his life. The shooting, carried out by two students, left one dead and eight injured.

Governor Jared Polis shared the tribute on X, highlighting Castillo’s bravery and the community’s effort to honor him.

The street sign unveiling, featuring a dove emblem, marks a continued mission by the Kendrick Castillo Memorial Oversight Committee to preserve his legacy.

A memorial at Civic Green Park is also in development, funded by nearly $70,000 in donations, ensuring Castillo’s courage inspires future generations in Douglas County.

Today, we remember Kendrick Castillo, a true hero whose bravery saved lives. In honor of his courage and sacrifice, Douglas County proudly renamed Lucent Boulevard in Highlands Ranch to Kendrick Castillo Way. pic.twitter.com/IB5IXxTjAV

— Governor Jared Polis (@GovofCO) May 7, 2025