Aurora Police Shooting Under Investigation: Community Concerns Persist

Aurora Police report that on August 30 near the intersection of East Sixth Avenue and Billings Street a police-involved shooting occurred following an attempted traffic stop for alleged speeding or driving under the influence. Video evidence shows the suspect, Rajon Belt-Stubblefield, failed to stop, then crashed into two vehicles in the intersection. Body camera and civilian video captured the officer approaching with a gun drawn and issuing repeated commands for Belt-Stubblefield to stay in his car and put his hands in the air. Belt-Stubblefield exited the vehicle, disregarded commands, and a physical altercation ensued. During the struggle, Belt-Stubblefield allegedly tossed a firearm into the grass and continued to confront the officer before being shot. Emergency aid was offered within two minutes. The officer's name has not been released. The 18th Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team is actively investigating the shooting, and Aurora Police have launched an internal administrative review. Police are not currently seeking public assistance in the case.At this time, available public reports from the past week do not indicate any other major incidents, arrests, or criminal investigations released by Aurora Police. Listeners are reminded that additional incident details, including case numbers, suspect information, or status updates, are often subject to ongoing investigation protocols and public record laws.A significant trend of concern for community members remains the ongoing scrutiny of police use-of-force incidents in Aurora, with community advocacy and law enforcement reform being highlighted at a recent press conference by both civil rights advocates and family members of the deceased. There is heightened community attention on law enforcement interactions, particularly those resulting in fatal outcomes.Anyone with information on crimes or suspicious activity is encouraged to contact Aurora Police or submit a tip anonymously through Metro Denver Crime Stoppers. For immediate emergencies, always call 911.Thank you for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI