A road is being renamed after Kendrick Castillo, who was killed in the 2019 shooting at STEM School Highlands Ranch. Douglas County announced Wednesday that Lucent Boulevard will become Kendrick Castillo Way as part of an ongoing mission to memorialize the senior who was killed while rushing the shooter to protect his classmates. County commissioners formally approved the request during a public hearing on Tuesday, changing the name of the road between County Line Road and South Broadway. The name change was requested by the Kendrick Castillo Memorial Oversight Committee. “As the days go on, it’s tough, and it gets tougher all the time,” Kendrick’s father, John Castillo, said during the hearing. “We’re very honored that it has come to light to rename Lucent Boulevard, a street I drive every day. It’s good that we remember our heroes, who sacrificed their lives, and that we think of the events, so we can improve resources for mental health, and…fund our police and give them the resources they need.” Read more: https://www.9news.com/article/travel/kendrick-castillo-way-highlands-ranch/73-68d22771-8f31-41ff-8a68-44849a502605 More local videos here: https://youtube.com/@9news  Subscribe to NEXT: https://youtube.com/@Nexton9NEWS  Stay connected:  9NEWS Website: https://www.9news.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news  Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NEWS  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9newsdenver/  Download the 9NEWS App: https://www.9news.com/appredirect/  Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER: https://www.9news.com/email  9NEWS (KUSA) is located in Denver, Colorado.