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