Aurora Police Officer Surrenders on Second-Degree Murder Charges After a Fatal 2025 Shooting

Almost a year after a controversial traffic stop turned deadly in Colorado, an Aurora police officer is officially facing severe criminal charges.

Following a months-long investigation and a recent grand jury review, 54-year-old Officer Matthew Neely surrendered to authorities over the weekend. He is now facing charges of second-degree murder and reckless manslaughter for the August 2025 shooting death of 37-year-old Rajon Belt-Stubblefield.

The fatal encounter occurred on the evening of August 30, 2025, near the intersection of East 6th Avenue and Billings Street…

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