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Parent says armed demonstrator walked through North Boulder Park; council to follow up with police
Summary
A Boulder resident reported an armed demonstrator near a children’s playground and urged council to prohibit armed demonstrations near parks; city manager said she will follow up with police and staff indicated the city is still subject to ongoing litigation over the assault‑weapons ordinance.
A Boulder parent told council that an armed demonstrator — described as wearing military gear and carrying an assault rifle — walked near the children’s playground at North Boulder Park while uniformed police accompanied demonstrators. The speaker said a nearby officer declined to remove the armed person and that a non‑emergency police call produced no action.
The speaker, John Knapp, said he was “left shocked” and asked council for unanimous support on three requests: prohibit armed…
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