AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostAngel Shabazz is consoled by her son's longtime football teammate Charles Sago during a vigil at South High School for Davarie Armstrong, 17, on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Armstrong, an incoming senior at South, was shot and killed on July 11. His family stressed that Armstrong was in no way affiliated with gangs and expressed their pain in hearing that some media had portrayed his killing as such.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDonald Armstrong holds his son "Little D's" jersey high as D's friend Dante Johnson holds the elder Armstrong during a vigil at South High School for Davarie Armstrong, 17, on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Armstrong, an incoming senior at South, was shot and killed on July 11. His family stressed that Armstrong was in no way affiliated with gangs and expressed their pain in hearing that some media had portrayed his killing as such.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostAngel Shabazz wipes tears from her eyes as she remembers her son during a vigil at South High School for Davarie Armstrong, 17, on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. More than 600 balloons were released to honor Davarie Armstrong, an incoming senior at South, was shot and killed on July 11. His family stressed that Armstrong was in no way affiliated with gangs and expressed their pain in hearing that some media had portrayed his killing as such.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDante Johnson holds Angel Shabazz as she remembers her son during a vigil at South High School for Davarie Armstrong, 17, on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. More than 600 balloons were released to honor Davarie Armstrong, an incoming senior at South, was shot and killed on July 11. His family stressed that Armstrong was in no way affiliated with gangs and expressed their pain in hearing that some media had portrayed his killing as such.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostUncle Ibn Shabazz wears a mask honoring his nephew during a vigil at South High School for Davarie Armstrong, 17, on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Armstrong, an incoming senior at South, was shot and killed on July 11. His family stressed that Armstrong was in no way affiliated with gangs and expressed their pain in hearing that some media had portrayed his killing as such.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostFriends and family walk to the football field to release more than 600 balloons during a vigil at South High School for Davarie Armstrong, 17, on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Armstrong, an incoming senior at South, was shot and killed on July 11. His family stressed that Armstrong was in no way affiliated with gangs and expressed their pain in hearing that some media had portrayed his killing as such.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDante Johnson holds his best friend Davarie Armstrong's jersey during a vigil at South High School for Armstrong, 17, on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Armstrong, an incoming senior at South, was shot and killed on July 11. His family stressed that Armstrong was in no way affiliated with gangs and expressed their pain in hearing that some media had portrayed his killing as such.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMother Angel Shabazz smiles as she sings along to Fantasia's Until I See U in honor of her son during a vigil at South High School for Davarie Armstrong, 17, on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Armstrong, an incoming senior at South, was shot and killed on July 11. His family stressed that Armstrong was in no way affiliated with gangs and expressed their pain in hearing that some media had portrayed his killing as such.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCommunity members sing along to Fantasia's When I See U during a vigil at South High School for Davarie Armstrong, 17, on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Armstrong, an incoming senior at South, was shot and killed on July 11. His family stressed that Armstrong was in no way affiliated with gangs and expressed their pain in hearing that some media had portrayed his killing as such.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostXavier Toole and Elvin Mason hold the jersey of Davarie Armstrong during a vigil at South High School for Armstrong, 17, on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Armstrong, an incoming senior at South, was shot and killed on July 11. His family stressed that Armstrong was in no way affiliated with gangs and expressed their pain in hearing that some media had portrayed his killing as such.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTchaka King remembers his stepson during a vigil at South High School for Davarie Armstrong, 17, on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Armstrong, an incoming senior at South, was shot and killed on July 11. His family stressed that Armstrong was in no way affiliated with gangs and expressed their pain in hearing that some media had portrayed his killing as such.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMore than 600 balloons are released during a vigil at South High School for Davarie Armstrong, 17, on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Armstrong, an incoming senior at South, was shot and killed on July 11. His family stressed that Armstrong was in no way affiliated with gangs and expressed their pain in hearing that some media had portrayed his killing as such.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostFriends Dante Johnson (center), Timiya Guevara (right), Kyshaun Key (left) holds each other as they remember their best friend during a vigil at South High School for Davarie Armstrong, 17, on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. More than 600 balloons were released to honor Armstrong, an incoming senior at South, was shot and killed on July 11. His family stressed that Armstrong was in no way affiliated with gangs and expressed their pain in hearing that some media had portrayed his killing as such.
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Angel Shabazz is consoled by her son's longtime football teammate Charles Sago during a vigil at South High School for Davarie Armstrong, 17, on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Armstrong, an incoming senior at South, was shot and killed on July 11. His family stressed that Armstrong was in no way affiliated with gangs and expressed their pain in hearing that some media had portrayed his killing as such.
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Family, friends and members of the community gathered for a second vigil for Davarie Armstrong, 17, at South High School on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Armstrong, an incoming senior at South, was shot and killed on July 11.
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