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Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Yahoo
DA: Deputy who shot, killed man outside Main Event after active shooter call justified
DENVER (KDVR) — The district attorney who reviewed a Douglas County deputy's shooting of an armed man outside a Highlands Ranch Main Event after an active shooter call says the deputy did not violate any laws. George Brauchler, the 23rd Judicial District Attorney, held a press conference Monday afternoon on his decision whether the deputy was justified in fatally shooting Jalin Seabron on Feb. 8 while he was responding to reports of an active shooting inside the entertainment venue. Seabron was later found to not have been the alleged shooter inside the Main Event; a woman is facing more than 104 charges in that shooting. Body camera footage released in deadly deputy-involved shooting at Main Event 'Given the information that the deputy had, that the deputy was confronted with at the time that he made the decision to use deadly force, I believe that his conclusions were objectively reasonable,' Brauchler said. 'And so, the question that was, 'Was Deputy Moore's use of deadly physical force a violation or a crime under Colorado law?' My answer is no.' A lawyer representing Seabron's family had claimed body-worn camera footage released in connection to Seabron's shooting showed the deputy was not justified. The lawyer representing Seabron's family sent a press release following the release of the footage in March, which said in part, 'Today, video footage of the fatal shooting of Jalin Seabron by a Douglas County Sheriff's deputy has been released, confirming what Jalin's family has maintained since viewing the footage: this shooting was unjustified, unnecessary, and in direct violation of the Sheriff Office's own policies and procedures.' Regardless of the circumstances, Brauchler said, Seabron's death was a tragedy. 'Jalin Seabron's life had value,' Brauchler said. 'The loss of that life is a tragedy.' In making his decision, Brauchler said several circumstances around the complex situation were not relevant to whether the deputy broke the law. Those included: Whether Seabron violated the law or what his intentions were; What happened inside the Main Event; The shooter's description, number of shooters, where they were or what weapons were used since the deputy did not have any of that information. Brauchler relayed what the deputy did know while responding to the shooting, including notes from dispatchers on what 911 callers were reporting, which said 'lots of screaming,' 'shots heard inside,' 'coming from main entrance' and 'someone walked in and started shooting.' FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox Some of the claims of the shooting being unjustified came from the fact the deputy did not identify himself as such and that he only used lethal force instead of a less-lethal option. The deputy was in uniform, his vehicle was marked and the emergency lights were activated, Brauchler said. Referencing the statute on officer-involved shooting, which states officers shall identify themselves and give verbal warning 'unless to do so would unduly place peace officers at risk' or 'would create a risk of death or injury to other persons.' The deputy said, according to Brauchler, 'At that moment, I felt like I had to act quickly to try to stop the threat.' The deputy did give a verbal order several times to 'drop the gun,' but Seabron did not, according to Brauchler, and the deputy started shooting when Seabron started turning his body. Brauchler also said the deputy grabbed a rifle to have a 'superior weapon' than a suspected active shooter. He did not grab a less-lethal weapon because it was an active shooter situation, the engaged suspect was holding a weapon, and the deputy was the only law enforcement officer present at the time. Brauchler's decision means the deputy, which he identified as Nicholas Moore, will not face any charges in connection to Seabron's death. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Yahoo
What Really Happened When a Denver Deputy Killed a Man? Lawyer Disputes Police Claims
A Colorado sheriff's office finally released the video footage from a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a young man. However, the attorney representing the the deceased victim claims the video proves the shooting was not justified. The footage released by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office stems from the Feb 8. incident. That evening, the office said deputies responded to a report of a shooting at The Main Event entertainment venue. While responding to that call, deputies received a tip about a man in the parking lot armed with a handgun. In the footage, a deputy is seen approaching the man while armed with a rifle. 'Hey, drop the gun now!' the officer shouted, per the video. Within the next three seconds, he shot nine rounds from his rifle toward 23-year-old Jalin Seabron. He died at the scene, the report says. Police said they later arrested Nevaeha Crowley-Sanders in connection to the shooting that occurred inside the venue. Despite Seabron not being the suspect they were looking for, the sheriff's office still maintained their position the shooting was justified. Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekly claimed Seabron was pointing his firearm at multiple people and refused to comply with the commands to drop his gun, per CBS. He also claimed Seabron turned toward the deputy, forcing the cop to make a 'split-second life-or-death' decision, the report says. However, attorney Tyrone Glover says the video shows the complete opposite. First, he noted the officer is not heard in the video announcing himself as police, he told CBS News. Then, he claimed Seabron only turned his head toward the deputy which was followed by him being shot in the back. Glover argued Seabron was only focused on protecting his family, not attacking the cops. 'Jalin was in defensive mode, not attacking mode. If you look at the Douglas County Sheriff's Office's own policies and procedures, you have to warn someone; give them an opportunity to comply with [the] warning. You have to identify yourself as an officer of the law,' Glover told CBS Colorado. Glover said he plans on filing a lawsuit against the sheriff's office on behalf of Seabron's family. For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
CBS News
03-03-2025
- CBS News
Law firm says video of deadly shooting by Colorado deputy at The Main Event contradicts Douglas County sheriff's statements
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office has recently released video of a deadly shooting by one of its deputies at The Main Event last month. A Denver attorney who's representing the family of the man that deputy killed says not only was the shooting not justified, but the video contradicts the sheriff's office's statements. That shooting occurred just before midnight on Feb. 8 at the family-friendly entertainment venue at 64 Centennial Blvd. in Highlands Ranch. A shooting had occurred inside the venue, and a woman was later arrested and charged for her alleged involvement in that shooting. Before she was arrested, however, a Douglas County sheriff's deputy responded to calls about the shooting and found a man with a handgun in the parking lot. The deputy, armed with a rifle, approaches the man and shouts, "hey, drop the gun! Drop the gun now!" About eleven seconds had elapsed from the time the deputy got out of his cruiser to the first shot being fired, and it was about three seconds between the time he first shouted to his first firing his gun. He fired nine rounds in about three seconds, killing the man, who was later identified as 23-year-old Jalin Seabron. Investigators said Seabron was pointing that handgun toward several people and refused commands to drop the gun from the deputy. Seabron's family and their attorney Tyrone Glover had previously disputed claims made by the sheriff's office and say the video contradicts those statements and shows that the shooting was not justified. "Today, video footage of the fatal shooting of Jalin Seabron by a Douglas County Sheriff's deputy has been released, confirming what Jalin's family has maintained since viewing the footage: this shooting was unjustified, unnecessary, and in direct violation of the Sheriff Office's own policies and procedures," Glover said. "The video evidence directly contradicts multiple statements made by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office regarding the circumstances of Jalin's death." The video released by the sheriff's office shows that the deputy did not identify himself as law enforcement before firing those shots, although the emergency lights on his cruiser were activated. The narrator in the sheriff's office video says Seabron turned toward the deputy. "My deputy heard on the radio: 'shooting, multiple reports of shots heard, gunshots,'" Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekly said. "The gunman pointed his gun at several people and refused multiple commands to put his gun down before turning toward my deputy. These situations unfold very quickly, and this individual forced my deputy to make a split-second life-or-death decision. It's a decision that no law enforcement officer ever wants to make, but one that could not be avoided." Glover, however, says Seabron was focused on protecting his family and only turned his head toward the deputy before the deputy shot him. "Jalin's back was turned to the deputy when shots were fired," Glover said. "The deputy shot Jalin nine times in the back." What took place inside the main event prior to the deputy shooting Seabron is still under investigation, but investigators have said that 23-year-old Nevaeha Crowley-Sanders, the woman who was arrested inside The Main Event, shot another woman, injuring her, after a physical confrontation occurred inside a bathroom at the venue. One woman who knows Crowley-Sanders has told other media outlets that Crowley-Sanders had been attacked and robbed by a group of women prior to receiving the firearm she allegedly used in the shooting. She has since been charged with five counts of attempted first-degree murder, first-degree assault, and several other charges. Six other people allegedly involved in the confrontation or shooting have also been arrested and face various charges ranging from accessory to attempted first-degree murder to menacing to assault to tampering with evidence. Investigators have not said whether they believe Seabron was involved in the shooting inside, but they do believe he was there with Crowley-Sanders and several others. Seabron's family's attorney says the group was at The Main Event to celebrate Seabron's birthday. The sheriff's office's video -- which it says is unedited and includes security camera, dashcam, and body-worn camera footage -- and full statements by the sheriff can be seen here. The law firm's full video analysis and response can be seen here.
CBS News
17-02-2025
- CBS News
Suspect's family moves to block release of camera footage of fatal shooting at Colorado entertainment center
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office said the family of a man fatally shot by a deputy during a shooting at Main Event intends to file an objection to the release of footage of the shooting. Denver resident Nevaeha Crowley-Sanders is facing 104 charges in connection with the Feb. 8 shooting inside the popular entertainment center. Authorities said she was in a fight with another woman in the bathroom of the Main Event in Highlands Ranch before shooting the alleged victim multiple times. That person survived the shooting. According to the sheriff's office, the fight spilled over into the parking lot as Crowley-Sanders exited the building along with her step-brother, Jalin Seabron. Investigators said Seabron was pointing a handgun toward several people and refused commands to drop the gun from a deputy at the scene. At that point, officials said, Seabron turned toward the deputy, who fatally shot him. The sheriff's office said the interaction was caught on camera. On Sunday, authorities said the public defender representing Crowley-Sanders provided a notice of intent to file an objection to the release of the video and audio recordings of Seabron's death. The sheriff's department expressed dismay and said the release of the video would be delayed. "The Douglas County Sheriff's Office has a duty to inform the public of the status of this investigation. The community deserves to see the facts for themselves, and that time will come. We ask for patience while the legal process plays out," Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekly said. "We urge the community not to be misled by inaccurate information from individuals who do not have all the facts."
