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The following is the investigation report released by the Boulder County District Attorney's office and discusses the findings of the Longmont officer-involved shooting on September 20, 2018.
According to the report:
"The investigation in this instance was conducted for the purpose of determining whether criminal charges are warranted against the Longmont Police officers involved in the lethal shooting of Gillie Thurby III. The investigation and review of this incident does not evaluate nor review the appropriateness of police tactics, or whether proper policies and procedures were followed."
According to Michael Dougherty, Boulder County District Attorney, a thorough investigation was conducted by the Critical Incident Team for the 20th Judicial District. Following the investigation, Dougherty and his staff fully reviewed the voluminous file and were fully briefed by the Critical Incident Team.
Afterward, Dougherty concludes that "under the applicable Colorado law, no criminal charges will be filed against the Longmont Police Department officers involved as their actions were legally justified."
Dougherty continues by stating, "my decision, based on criminal law standards, does not limit administrative action by the Longmont Police Department or any civil actions where less stringent laws, rules, and a level of proof would apply."
The full report is below:
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