Leroux held customers hostage in a 7-11. He tried to use a hostage as a human shield, but was gunned down. He died 3 days later from a gunshot wound to the neck.
Victim's Name: Blas Leroux
Agency Responsible: Denver Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 34
Race: White
Date of Death: January 14, 2014
County: Denver
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: unclear
Geography: Urban