DENVER (KDVR) — A businessman within the Park Hill neighborhood stated he could have to shut his doorways and relocate after continued violence exterior of his store, most not too long ago over the weekend.
James Chapman, proprietor of “The Buttonman Store,” stated the capturing exterior the Hell’s Lovers Motorbike Membership this weekend may drive him to shut up store. The capturing occurred early Sunday morning. Two individuals had been killed and 5 extra had been injured.
The Buttonman Store has been round for practically a decade, creating shirts, buttons and all sorts of novelty gadgets. Chapman stated he desires to serve his group, however individuals don’t really feel protected coming to him anymore.
“It’s been sudden and it’s been traumatizing,” Chapman stated. “As a result of violence, it’s like individuals are questioning developing right here. We survived the pandemic, nevertheless it’s actually tough surviving random violence.”
Relocating a enterprise is dear, particularly one which’s been struggling. Chapman arrange a GoFundMe to assist offset these prices. The fundraiser could be discovered right here.
Probably the most tough half for him is that he loves serving his Park Hill neighborhood.
“The enjoyment out of it’s when the group desires a real piece of art work, we right here on the Buttonman Store present a real effort of making what they need,” Chapman stated.
His affect in Park Hill is excess of his store. He helps to mentor children, amongst others.
“Now we have the African American management college throughout the road and the Boys and Women Membership, which we as group enterprise house owners, we foyer to create and assist maintain the neighborhood vibrant,” Chapman stated. “The random act of violence has been actually detrimental to our program and to our involvement as a result of the group feels unsafe.”
