CO: Prosecutors won’t charge resident who fatally shot intruder

Source: Denver Gazette

“No charges will be filed in connection with a deadly shooting in July at an apartment near the University of Denver. According to Denver Police, a resident returned to an apartment inside One Observatory Park around 1 a.m. on July 21 and was startled by an intruder. The apartment building is on East Evans Avenue, just east of South University Boulevard. The resident shot the intruder, who died at the scene, police said. The man, identified as 27-year-old Nelson Kimathi, died from multiple gunshot wounds, according to the coroner’s office. This week, Denver Police Department said it presented the findings of its investigation to the Denver District Attorney’s Office. Prosecutors declined to file charges, authorities said.” (09/20/24)

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