(FOUNTAIN, Colo.) — A complaint has been filed against the Fountain Police Department (FPD) and two of its officers on behalf of the family of James Boyle, who was shot and killed by officers during an altercation at his home on May 20, 2023.
The complaint claims that the FPD officers used unnecessary deadly force in the altercation with Boyle, because they had not issued a warrant, and Boyle had not committed a crime. It claims that there was “no reason for him to have been beaten, tased, and shot in the back resulting in his death” and that the District Attorney’s ruling essentially approved the killing of a civilian.
PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Officer’s actions considered concerning but not criminal
During the altercation with Boyle, Officer Destin Alvarez was attacked by Boyle’s dog and shot the dog, killing it. Corporal Zackary Corey grabbed Boyle as Boyle turned to go back inside his home, and a struggle ensued, including Boyle being tased. The complaint states that Boyle did not resist officers, however Corporal Corey pulled his gun and shot Boyle twice in the back, which ultimately killed him.