Did you miss the latest news in and around Denver's Five Points neighborhood? Read on for the biggest headlines from the week that was.
Homicide suspect apprehended after Friday-night killing
In recent crime news, DPD has taken 34-year-old Kalvin Thompson into custody on suspicion of first-degree murder in the killing of Guan-Nyanyak Riek.
Riek, a 24-year-old man, was shot shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 10 on the 2300 block of Welton Street, and was pronounced dead upon his arrival at Denver Health Medical Center. [via Denver Post]
RiNo's tiny home village makes move to Globeville
This week, Denver's tiny home village, which provides housing to the homeless population, relocated to Globeville after the city council approved the move. A temporary use permit had allowed the project at 38th Avenue and Blake Street, but a new apartment complex is slated for the plot.
The City will lease out the new location, which will provide more services and facilities, to Colorado Village Collaborative for an annual rent of $10. [via 9News]
9-story office development slated for 2021 debut
Plans have been unveiled for the big Koelbel and Company office project Watershed, slated to break ground next year. It'll be a nine-story, 180,000-square-foot building that includes 167,000 square feet of office, 13,000 square feet of ground floor retail, 9,000 square feet of dedicated/private outdoor space, three levels of parking and five floors of office.
The project is scheduled to break ground in early 2020, with a planned debut in mid-2021. [via Milehighcre.com]
Chevy Chase to visit Denver, watch 'Caddyshack' with fans
Mark your calendars for August 25, when actor Chevy Chase will be in town to rub shoulders with fans at a screening of '80s classic "Caddyshack" and taping of Chevy Chase Live.
The event will take place at Bellco Theatre as part of The Backlot Project, and will include a live Q&A with Chase following the screening. Tickets start at $50 for the event, and they'll probably go quickly. [via Denver Post]
