Last Wednesday, a third grader in Denver brought an airsoft gun to school, his friend fired it four times and injured another student in the 35th gun-related incident at Denver Public Schools (DPS) so far this year, the superintendent said.
“It’s every day something is up,” said DPS Superintendent Alex Marrero. “This academic year has been truly something I haven’t seen my entire career.”
At a school board meeting last Monday, Marrero told board members that guns on campus are the most concerning issue facing the district — and one he wants candidates for Denver’s mayor to address.
