Seventeen-year-old Xaviyar Lawrence Sturges was fatally shot during a Juneteenth celebration at Rocky Ridge Park in Aurora on June 19, 2020. The event drew about 1,000 people when a gunman opened fire; Xaviyar was rushed to a hospital but died of his injuries. Police described the shooting as an isolated incident between Xaviyar and the shooter, but have not identified a suspect.

Xaviyar, who was looking forward to his senior year at Eaglecrest High School, was remembered by his family as kind and hardworking. He enjoyed WWE, video games, boxing, hunting and fishing, worked at a local salon, and volunteered as a youth mentor and facility maintenance coordinator. Community vigils were held, a GoFundMe was started for his parents, and Metro Denver Crime Stoppers and the Aurora Reward Fund offered up to $7,000 for information.

No arrests have been announced and the case remains open. If anyone who attended the celebration or who knew Xaviyar has information, please come forward.