No Charges for Thornton Cops in 2024 Fatal Shooting
1 min readThornton police officers won’t face any charges for a shooting last year that left a man dead. The 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office just dropped the news, saying the cops were justified in opening fire.
The incident occurred on April 16, 2024, when officers responded to a report of a man acting erratically near East 128th Avenue and Holly Street. According to the DA’s report, the man—later identified as 34-year-old Christopher Cook—was waving a gun around and ignoring commands to drop it.
Cops say Cook pointed the weapon at them, so they shot him. He died at the scene.
After reviewing body cam footage and witness statements, the DA’s office decided the officers had a legit reason to fear for their lives. No surprise, Cook’s family isn’t happy, calling the decision “disgusting” and demanding justice.
Thornton PD says they’re sticking to their usual review process, but for now, the officers are back on duty.
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