Aurora Officer Cleared in Fatal Shooting of Unarmed Kilyn Lewis
District Attorney rules the officer's use of force was justified, sparking outrage from Lewis' family and supporters.
- The shooting occurred during an attempted arrest for Lewis, who was a suspect in a Denver attempted homicide case.
- Officer Michael Dieck believed Lewis was armed and preparing to shoot, leading him to fire a fatal shot.
- Body camera footage shows Lewis raising a cellphone, which Dieck mistook for a gun, prompting the shooting.
- Lewis' family has expressed anger over the lack of prior notice about the DA's decision and the perceived injustice.
- Protests and rallies have been organized by Lewis' family and supporters, demanding accountability and transparency.