Aurora SWAT officer on paid leave after attempted homicide suspect dies in hospital
DENVER (KDVR) — An Aurora police officer has been placed on paid administrative leave after he shot and killed a suspect wanted out of Denver for attempted first-degree homicide.
According to the Aurora Police Department, officers first encountered the suspect on Thursday, May 23, while assisting the Denver Police Department’s fugitive unit with surveillance of a suspect who had an active warrant for an attempted first-degree homicide from May 5.
The Aurora Police Department SWAT team was called to assist in the surveillance after the suspect was located driving a red sedan in Aurora. The agencies reported following the suspect’s vehicle to the 300 block of Ironton Street, arriving at an apartment complex just before noon.
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When the suspect parked and exited their vehicle, officers attempted to arrest the suspect. During the attempt, an Aurora SWAT officer fired his weapon and struck the suspect.
A SWAT team medic provided immediate medical care until emergency medical responders could arrive on scene. The suspect was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment and died at the hospital on Saturday, May 25. The suspect’s identity will be released by the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office.
The Aurora SWAT officer was identified as Michael Dieck, a 12-year veteran of the Aurora Police Department who has been assigned to the agency’s SWAT team for over eight years. The department placed Dieck on paid administrative leave.
The 18th Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team is investigating to determine if the officers’ actions were legal. The Aurora Police Department’s Internal Investigations Bureau is also conducting an administrative investigation to see if the officer’s actions were aligned with agency policies and training.
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