Police were initially called to the neighborhood on a domestic disturbance call. When police arrived, Pooley fled the house, ran into another home and took a 13-year-old hostage. The situation was resolved when Pooley went to the front door to retrieve some items. The SWAT team shot him.
Victim's Name: Don Pooley
Agency Responsible: Arvada Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 34
Race: Black
Date of Death: February 4, 2014
County: Jefferson
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: unclear
Geography: Suburban