On May 12, 2025, Aurora police officers responded to a report of a suspicious person trespassing in a private parking lot near Denver International Airport.
The individual, identified as 32-year-old Rashaud Terrelle Johnson of Aurora, was confronted by officers and became combative.
During the altercation, an officer discharged their firearm, striking Johnson. He was transported to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
The officer involved sustained injuries during the incident.
Body camera footage of the encounter has been released as part of the ongoing investigation.