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Ex-Deputy Sentenced for Fatal Shooting of Christian Glass

4/15/2025

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Buen Sentenced for Shooting

Andrew Buen, a former sheriff’s deputy in Colorado, has been sentenced to three years in prison for the tragic 2022 shooting of Christian Glass, who was experiencing a mental health crisis. The judge underscored the importance of holding law enforcement accountable, as the incident ignited nationwide demands for reform and resulted in a $19 million settlement for Glass's grieving family.

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Victor Shot by Police

Seventeen-year-old Victor Perez, who was autistic, tragically lost his life after being shot nine times by police in Pocatello, Idaho. Responding to a 911 call about a man with a knife, officers acted swiftly, yet witnesses insist he posed no threat. His death has ignited community protests, calling for justice and accountability in police actions.

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Historical Context

Andrew Buen's sentencing for the fatal shooting of Christian Glass highlights ongoing issues of police accountability, particularly in mental health crises. This mirrors past incidents, such as the 2018 shooting of Marcus-David Peters, which spurred calls for reform. The 2020 protests following George Floyd's death further intensified demands for systemic change in policing, emphasizing the need for alternative crisis response models like CAHOOTS.

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Buen Sentenced for Shooting

Andrew Buen, a former sheriff’s deputy in Colorado, has been sentenced to three years in prison for the tragic 2022 shooting of Christian Glass, who was experiencing a mental health crisis. The judge underscored the importance of holding law enforcement accountable, as the incident ignited nationwide demands for reform and resulted in a $19 million settlement for Glass's grieving family.

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