Greeley Police observed Dockery exit a home, knowing he was on parole and had an active felony warrant. Dockery got in a car, and officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop. Dockery refused to pull over and led police on a brief chase. He crashed his car and fled the scene, and allegedly ran into a gas station with a handgun. Police allege Dockery attempted to carjack a vehicle at the gas station, while officers gave him commands to surrender. Dockery allegedly refused, and police shot him.
Agency: Greeley Police Department
Motive: Warrant (arrest)
Confrontation Type: Other Non-Violent Offense
Service Call: No
Body Camera: no
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Christopher Austin Dockery
Death Date: January 19, 2021
County: Weld
Geography: Suburban
Gender: Male
Age: 32
Race: White
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: other
Washington Post Database ID: 6530