Overview

• Authorities identified the 17-year-old as Blaze Aleczander Balle-Mason, who called 911 saying he had a loaded 9mm and intended to shoot people and responding officers.
• Police say three officers arrived with a tactical plan that included a 40mm less-lethal launcher, which struck the teen but had little effect.
• Body-worn camera footage shows about 15 seconds between initial contact and the fatal shot as the teen advanced with a hand concealed, according to police.
• Investigators report no handgun was recovered at the scene, and officers provided medical aid before the teen was pronounced dead at a hospital.
• The 18th Judicial Critical Incident Response Team is conducting the criminal review while Aurora Police run an administrative inquiry, as community leaders renew calls for training and oversight changes.