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Xaviyar Lawrence Sturges

Death by Force
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In the warm evening air of a Juneteenth celebration at Rocky Ridge Park in Aurora, Colorado, the life of 17-year-old Xaviyar Lawrence Sturges, a Black male, was tragically cut short. On June 19, 2020, amidst a crowd of about 1,000 people, a gunman opened fire, and Sturges was struck. He was rushed to a local hospital but ultimately succumbed to his injuries, leaving a community and a loving family to grapple with the sudden and senseless loss.

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  • The Denver Post: Family identifies teenager killed at Juneteenth celebration in Aurora
  • FOX31 Denver: 17-year-old killed in shooting during Juneteenth celebration at Aurora park
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    Victim Details

    Xaviyar Lawrence Sturges

    Male

    Black / African American

    Aurora

    CO

    2020-06-19

    17

    Xaviyar

    Lawrence Sturges

    11/14/2025

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