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Denver Officers Cleared In New Year's Day Officer-Involved Shooting

DENVER (CBS4) - Denver's District Attorney says a deadly shooting involving Denver police officers was justified. Beth McCann says the officers will not face criminal charges.

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Officers responded to a call from a home near Irving Street and Kentucky Avenue on Jan. 1. They say someone inside called 911 because their housemate assaulted them.

When officers arrived, they say Gerardo Conchas-Bustos charged at them with a knife in his hand.

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The suspect got within three feet of the officer, who fired a shot and killed the suspect.

McCann will host a virtual public meeting on Aug. 27 to discuss her decision.

 

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