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.
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.
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