51³Ô¹ÏÍø and 51³Ô¹ÏÍø police release names of officers involved in fatal shooting on CU campus
The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and the City of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø police departments today released the names of the officers involved in the Oct. 5 fatal shooting of a man wielding a machete on the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø campus. The CUPD officer is Clay Austin. He has been an officer with CUPD for almost four years. The BPD officer’s name is Jason Connor. He is a three-year veteran of the department. Both officers are on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation, which is consistent with department policies.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø police received a 911 call at 9:13 a.m. and Officer Austin immediately responded to the scene. In total, 14 CUPD officers responded during the duration of the call. 51³Ô¹ÏÍø police became aware of the incident at 9:16 a.m., after multiple 911 calls came into the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Police Department Communication Center. Nine 51³Ô¹ÏÍø police officers immediately responded to assist the CU Police Department. When officers encountered the armed suspect, he did not comply with verbal commands and then advanced on officers. It has been confirmed that both Officer Austin and Officer Connor discharged their firearms.
The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø County Investigation Team is the lead investigation team for this incident. This team is made up of investigators from various law enforcement agencies throughout 51³Ô¹ÏÍø County. Both the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Police Department and the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Police Department participate in this system of investigation to ensure objectivity in cases where officers use lethal force.
Investigators believe there are likely still witnesses who they have not talked with and are asking individuals who were in the area when the incident occurred to call Sgt. Brian Lindsey with the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø County Sheriff’s Office at 303-441-4917.
The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and the City of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø police departments today released the names of the officers involved in the Oct. 5 fatal shooting of a man wielding a machete on the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø campus. The CUPD officer is Clay Austin. He has been an officer with CUPD for almost four years. The BPD officer’s name is Jason Connor. He is a three-year veteran of the department. Both officers are on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation, which is consistent with department policies.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø police received a 911 call at 9:13 a.m. and Officer Austin immediately responded to the scene. In total, 14 CUPD officers responded during the duration of the call. 51³Ô¹ÏÍø police became aware of the incident at 9:16 a.m., after multiple 911 calls came into the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Police Department Communication Center. Nine 51³Ô¹ÏÍø police officers immediately responded to assist the CU Police Department. When officers encountered the armed suspect, he did not comply with verbal commands and then advanced on officers. It has been confirmed that both Officer Austin and Officer Connor discharged their firearms.
The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø County Investigation Team is the lead investigation team for this incident. This team is made up of investigators from various law enforcement agencies throughout 51³Ô¹ÏÍø County. Both the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Police Department and the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Police Department participate in this system of investigation to ensure objectivity in cases where officers use lethal force.
Investigators believe there are likely still witnesses who they have not talked with and are asking individuals who were in the area when the incident occurred to call Sgt. Brian Lindsey with the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø County Sheriff’s Office at 303-441-4917.