The official findings of an officer-involved shooting that occurred on June 1, 2023 in Aurora can be found here. If you have questions or need further assistance accessing this report, please call 720-874-8500 during normal business hours.
Here is a review of an officer-involved shooting that occurred on February 2, 2023 in Littleton. A full copy of the findings can be viewed by clicking on the OIS Letter link.
Rigoberto Valles-Dominguez, 35, was found guilty this month for shooting a Littleton police officer.
Around 11:30 p.m. on September 20, 2021, officers responded to reports of shots being fired from a car window near West Powers Avenue and South Bannock Street. Upon arrival, officers located one of the suspects, later identified as Valles-Dominguez, walking away from the scene.
Before police could place Valles-Dominguez in custody, he took off running toward an apartment building. During the foot chase, the defendant pulled out a handgun and fired multiple rounds, striking Officer David Snook in the torso, arm and leg. Snook and Corporal Jeff Farmer both returned fire, Valles-Dominguez escaped.
The investigation revealed Valles-Dominguez hid for several hours in the complex before carjacking a motorist and leaving the scene. He was captured a few days later at an RV home in Brighton.
Earlier this year, Littleton Police Corporal Jeff Farmer was presented the Medal of Valor by President Joe Biden for helping save Snook during the shootout.
“Most people run away when shots are fired. These officers ran towards the sound of danger at great personal risk, to protect each other and our community. I’m grateful for their service and heroism,” District Attorney John Kellner said. “A lengthy prison sentence is appropriate and necessary to ensure the safety of our community.”
“The defendant’s actions showed no regard for human life,” Chief Deputy District Attorney Jason Siers said. “While Officer Snook suffered serious injuries, it’s a miracle no one was killed.”
A jury found Valles-Dominguez guilty of the following offenses:
-Attempted First-Degree Murder after Deliberation (2 counts)
-Attempted First-Degree Murder/Extreme Indifference (2 counts)
-Aggravated Robbery (2 counts)
-Prohibited Use of a Weapon
-Assault with a Deadly Weapon causing Serious Bodily Injury
-First-Degree Assault/Extreme Indifference
-First-Degree Assault on a Peace Officer (2 Counts)
-Violent Crime Sentence Enhancer (2 counts)
“This defendant did not care who he injured that night,” Senior Deputy District Attorney Colleen Greer said. “Despite being shot seven times, we’re grateful he was able to recover, testify, and witness this guilty verdict.”
On September 25, 2023, the defendant was sentenced to 128 years in prison.
Here is a review of an officer-involved shooting that occurred on July 24, 2022 in Englewood. A full copy of the findings can be viewed by clicking on the OIS Letter link.
The Office of the 18th Judicial District Attorney has filed formal charges against Douglas Harroun in an officer-involved shooting on December 31, 2022.
The shooting was investigated by the 18th Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team and presented to the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office for a charging decision. Based on our review of the evidence, Harroun was charged with the following offenses:
Assault 1-Serious Bodily Injury with a Deadly Weapon (Class 3 Felony)
Assault 2- Reckless Serious Bodily Injury with a Deadly Weapon (Class 4 Felony)
The 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office will not be commenting further on an ongoing criminal case except to provide future court dates and bond information.
The arrest affidavit can be requested via the Court Executive for the 18th Judicial District.
Here is a review of an officer-involved shooting that occurred on November 30, 2022 in the 600 block of Peoria Street in Aurora. A full copy of the findings can be viewed by clicking on the OIS Letter link.
Here is a review of an officer-involved shooting that occurred on September 24, 2022. A full copy of the findings can be viewed by clicking on the OIS Letter link.
Here is a review of an officer-involved shooting that occurred at 17053 E. Jamison Avenue in Aurora on February 9, 2022. A full copy of the findings can be viewed by clicking on this link.
Here is a review of an officer-involved shooting that occurred at 5273 South Jericho Street in Centennial on July 31, 2021. A full copy of the findings can be viewed by clicking on this link.
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