Pasadena Removes Anthony McClain Memorial From La Pintoresca Park

Anthony McClain Memorial (Photo – John Brown, Facebook)

The City of Pasadena has removed the Anthony McClain Memorial across from La Pintoresca Park claiming safety concerns.

By News Desk

ColoradoBoulevard.net received an email from the city’s spokesperson, Lisa Derderian,  stating the following:

The City of Pasadena has removed the Anthony McClain Memorial across from La Pintoresca Park in a safe and respective manner.  There are community members who support the decision and several who do not.  However, the memorial has been concerning for residents in the neighborhood and the police department.  Since August 15^th, La Pintoresca Park and the adjacent area has seen a significant increase in calls for service (471), calls involving a gun (9), assaults (8), shots fired (6), guns recovered (2), culminating with a Monday night (Oct. 19^th) shooting involving two victims.

Police will be assisting at the La Pintoresca Branch Library as the Pasadena Health Department distributes free Flu vaccinations to Pasadena residents.  Simultaneously, Pasadena Police Community Services will be working side-by-side with Pasadena Parks, Recreation & Community Services (PRCS), distributing valuable information to community members regarding crime prevention and recreation.

The police department will execute a detailed operations plan to provide extra service to the neighborhood over the next two weeks.   The police department will also be taking a proactive approach espousing outreach, prevention, intervention, and enforcement at and near the park.