Chan Leith Killed by Aurora Police Department

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Category: Police - City
Old Crime Scene Address:
E 11th Ave and Yosemite St
Mapping Police Violence:

Police had been pursuing the man, who had allegedly stolen a car, for several days. They spotted the stolen vehicle in a convenience store parking lot, authorities said. The man rammed his car into an officer's cruiser and the store's front door before officers shot him, according to police.

Victim's Name: Chan Leith

Agency Responsible: Aurora Police Department

Gender: Male

Age: 25

Race: Black

Date of Death: December 21, 2015

County: Denver

Cause of Death: Gunshot

Criminal Charges: No known charges

Mental Illness: Unknown

Armed: Allegedly Armed

Weapon: gun

Threat Level: attack

Fleeing: Not fleeing

Body Camera: No

Washington Post Database ID: 1113

Geography: Urban

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