Former Deputy Convicted of Homicide in Christian Glass Death

Former Clear Creek County Deputy Andrew Buen was convicted of criminally negligent homicide in the June 2022 shooting death of 22-year-old Christian Glass, who had called 911 for help while experiencing a mental health crisis. The jury found Buen guilty on a lesser charge after previously deadlocking on the more severe second-degree murder charge. During the incident, Glass, who was in his vehicle, was shot after refusing to exit, despite offering to surrender weapons he had inside. The defense argued that Buen acted to protect a fellow officer, while prosecutors maintained that Glass posed no threat and needed assistance. Following the verdict, Glass's family expressed hope that the conviction would prevent future tragedies, while Buen's defense team noted the implications this case could have for law enforcement practices in Colorado. Buen faces a sentence of up to three years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for April 14.