DENVER (KDVR) — An Aurora Police Department officer who shot and killed an unarmed 17-year-old outside of a gas station in September 2025 was deemed justified in his actions.
After an investigation, the 18th Judicial District’s Critical Incident Response Team determined the officer who shot and killed 17-year-old Blaze Aleczander Balle-Mason was justified since Balle-Mason was believed to be concealing a firearm. Criminal charges will not be filed against the Aurora officer.
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The shooting happened the evening of Sept. 18, 2025, after the teen called 911, saying he planned to shoot up a gas station in the 200 block of South Havana Street. He also told dispatch that he wanted to shoot at law enforcement and had a pistol in his waistband.
Upon arrival, police located Balle-Mason near the gas pumps and had his right hand in his hoodie pocket, where officers believed his weapon was concealed.
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Aurora Police Department Chief Todd Chamberlain previously said the teen began to walk towards officers who shot foam projectiles at the teen, and said to put “his hands up.”…