"Jurors found Andrew Buen guilty of criminally negligent homicide in the shooting death of Christian Glass, a 22-year-old man in distress who sought help."
"The case, which attracted national attention, has led to significant changes in police training regarding responses to mental health crises."
Andrew Buen, a former Colorado sheriff's deputy, was convicted of criminally negligent homicide for the shooting death of 22-year-old Christian Glass, who had called 911 for help. The case received national attention, prompting changes in police training on handling mental health crises. This marked a rare conviction of a police officer, with only nine such cases occurring in two decades. The jury found that Buen escalated the situation unnecessarily, while his defense claimed he acted to protect a fellow officer. The case highlights the ongoing need for reform in police responses to individuals in distress.
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