Kendrick Castillo died after being shot while lunging to stop the Colorado school shooter, giving fellow students time to escape the shooting.
A U.S. Marine recruit and other teens rushed one of the shooters atOne of the students, Kendrick Castillo, 18, died while lunging at the shooter, according to a classmate at STEM School Highlands Ranch in a Denver suburb. Eight other students were injured in the shooting Tuesday.John Castillo / via Facebook
"Brendan’s courage and commitment to swiftly ending this tragic incident at the risk of his own safety is admirable and inspiring," the 8th District Marines said.
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