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Devastating Loss, No Federal Charges in 2019 Officer-Involved Shooting
DENVER – In a somber conclusion to a tragic incident, the U.S. Attorney’s Office and FBI Denver have ruled out federal charges in the 2019 Colorado Springs officer-involved shooting that claimed the life of Devon Bailey.
The fatal shooting occurred on August 3, 2019, and has been the subject of intense scrutiny and investigation since then.
According to the FBI, officer-involved shootings constitute federal criminal civil rights violations only when officers willfully deprive people of their constitutional rights to be free from unreasonable seizures or the application of unreasonable force.
Consistent with its charge, the FBI’s Denver Field Office reviewed the facts and circumstances surrounding the shooting, followed by a review by the U.S. Attorney’s Office to make a prosecution determination.
Both offices concluded that the shooting did not result from any willful violation of Mr. Bailey’s constitutional rights. The U.S. Attorney’s Office will not pursue criminal charges.
The FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office have notified Mr. Bailey’s family of their conclusion and are arranging a private meeting with them.
While the decision not to pursue charges may bring some closure to the community, it does little to ease the pain of Mr. Bailey’s loved ones, who continue to grapple with the loss of their loved one.
Key Facts
- State: Colorado
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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