Charges Dismissed Against Gaming Officers in Glass Case

A judge has dismissed misdemeanor charges against two Colorado Division of Gaming officers, Christa Lloyd and Mary Harris, who were present during the fatal shooting of Christian Glass in June 2022. Glass, a 22-year-old experiencing a mental health crisis, called 911 after crashing his car, leading to a standoff with police that ended when Deputy Andrew Buen shot him after he brandished a knife. The court ruled that the law mandating officers to intervene in cases of excessive force does not apply to gaming officers, prompting calls from advocates for legislative changes. Deputy Buen was convicted of misdemeanor reckless endangerment and is scheduled for a retrial on more serious charges, including second-degree murder, in 2025. The case has sparked significant public outcry and demands for improved crisis intervention training for law enforcement. The Glass family reached a $19 million settlement with various responding agencies, emphasizing the need for systemic reform in police responses to mental health emergencies.