Skip to Content
AP-National

Jury urged to convict former Colorado deputy of murder in Christian Glass shooting

By
Published 3:19 PM

By COLLEEN SLEVIN
Associated Press

DENVER (AP) — Prosecutors urged jurors to convict a former Colorado sheriff’s deputy of murder and other charges in the fatal shooting of a 22-year-old man in distress. The 2022 death of Christian Glass in the small mountain community of Silver Plume drew national attention and prompted calls for police reforms focused on crisis intervention. In closing arguments, prosecutors said Wednesday that the deputy needlessly escalated a standoff with Glass. The defense argues that the deputy, Andrew Buen, was trying to protect another officer. Glass’ parents won a $19 million settlement last year that called for crisis intervention training for Colorado law enforcement.

Article Topic Follows: AP-National

Jump to comments ↓

Associated Press

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

ABC 17 News is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.

Skip to content